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Landscape Character Assessment

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by South Kesteven District Council, focuses on a contract titled "Landscape Character Assessment" in the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services. This contract is aimed at supporting the Local Plan and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Grantham. The procurement method was limited, involving below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 18th November 2025, with its period extending until 31st July 2026. The process has reached the award stage, as of 16th February 2026, with LDA Design Consulting Ltd being identified as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscape and urban planning sector to expand their portfolio by securing service-based contracts with government entities. SMEs, such as LDA Design Consulting Ltd, can immensely benefit from these opportunities, leveraging them to enhance their business development within sub-central government authorities across the UK. The procurement process facilitates smaller businesses' involvement through its limited competition method, offering a fair chance for growth and innovation in the landscape architectural domain.

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Notice Title

Landscape Character Assessment

Notice Description

Landscape Character Assessment to evidence and support the Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065552
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014004-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,698 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southkesteven.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LDA DESIGN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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