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Provision of planning ecology support services

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council, a sub-central government public authority, has successfully completed the procurement of planning ecology support services. This contract involves the provision of ecological advice essential for the determination of planning applications and spans from 1 April 2026 through to 31 March 2028. The tender process employed a below-threshold procurement method where suppliers provided three quotes, and it has reached the award and contract stage. The services fall within the professional business sector, specifically classified under CPV code 98110000, and will be delivered in the UKD42 region. The contract is valued at £30,000 gross and was signed on 16 March 2026.

Businesses in the environmental consultancy sector can find significant opportunities through this contract, particularly those offering specialist ecological services. This tender is ideal for SMEs like The Lancashire Wildlife Trust Ltd, who are well-positioned to provide expertise in ecological advice to support planning applications. Companies with experience in environmental assessments can benefit and expand their business reach in the UK's planning ecology sector, enhancing their portfolio with public authority projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of planning ecology support services

Notice Description

Provision of ecological advice to support the determination of planning applications. The services have been secured by obtaining three quotes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066aa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023347-2026
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Further Information

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