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South Cayton Development Framework

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the South Cayton Development Framework project, aimed at providing professional consultancy services for the preparation of a development framework within the South Cayton Strategic Growth Area. This falls under the industry category of development consultancy services and is located in the Yorkshire region. The contract was awarded to Gillespies LLP, an SME based in Oxford, demonstrating limited competition procurement method under a below-threshold classification. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026, with an anticipated end date of 30th April 2026, and includes the possibility of a one-month renewal. This stage is marked as complete, and the contract is active, thereby marking the award and contract tagging stage of the process. Key dates include the contract signing on 28th January 2026 and the notice publication on 20th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic growth area planning and framework creation. As the North Yorkshire Council seeks professional consultancy services, businesses specialising in urban development, land-use planning, and strategic development are well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. Gillespies LLP's involvement underscores the value SMEs can bring in such projects, suggesting that businesses with agile and tailored consultancy offerings could thrive. The contractual sum of £60,000, with contractual gross terms stipulated, highlights a significant investment in the project, encouraging competitive bidding amongst eligible firms seeking growth through strategic government opportunities.

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Notice Title

South Cayton Development Framework

Notice Description

Professional Consultancy Services for the preparation of a Development Framework for the South Cayton Strategic Growth Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015498-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,576 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLESPIES

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