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South Yorkshire Green Belt Review Common Methodology

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, undertaken by the City of Doncaster Council, aimed to establish a South Yorkshire Green Belt Review Common Methodology. This project falls under the industry category of services, with specific relevance to planning and business-related services, and is located in the South Yorkshire region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was direct, without competition, marketed below the threshold, leading to its completion status. The contract commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th June 2026. OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED has been awarded the contract to deliver the service, having signed the contract on 16th February 2026, with a gross contract value of £29,868.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in planning and environmental consultancy services. Particularly, it presents growth potential for large-scale firms or partnerships with expertise in developing planning methodologies and environmental management strategies. Organisations specialising in Green Belt assessments and evidence-based planning will find this procurement a valuable opportunity to collaborate with sub-central government authorities. The nature of the services required allows established businesses in related sectors to engage in regional development projects that align with sustainable planning and land management objectives, enhancing their portfolio through public service contracts.

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Notice Title

South Yorkshire Green Belt Review Common Methodology

Notice Description

Prepare a joint methodology for the constituent authorities to inform the preparation of Green Belt evidence base for Planning purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018423-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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