Tender

EBCT 445 Heritage Assessment and Strategy

EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "EBCT 445 Heritage Assessment and Strategy" in the environmental planning category. This procurement focuses on developing a Heritage Assessment and strategies to inform the new Local Plan in Ilkeston, UKF13 region, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with the procurement being managed through an open competition method. Interested parties should note the tender deadline of 24th April 2026 at 12:00 PM with the enquiry period closing on 17th April 2026. The procurement process emphasises fairness and transparency and is conducted via the EastMidsTenders e-portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental planning and heritage consultancy sectors to expand their portfolio by contributing to a local government project. Companies specialising in heritage analysis and strategic planning, particularly those with experience interacting with public authorities, would find this tender fitting. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, broadening their reach within the public sector. The contract, valued at £25,000 with potential to £30,000, offers a platform for engagement with Erewash Borough Council, fostering growth through public sector experience and capacity building.

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Notice Title

EBCT 445 Heritage Assessment and Strategy

Notice Description

Erewash Borough Council (EBC) have started work on a new Local Plan, which will be drawn up using the new (currently draft) National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025. The Planning Policy team is embarking on an evidence base gathering exercise so that a new Local Plan can be submitted within the next 3 years, in line with Government objectives on accelerating the speed in which local plans are produced. EBC are looking for a contractor to: * carry out a Heritage Assessment of the borough, to be used by the Planning Policy team to inform its new Local Plan; * prepare and present both a Heritage Asset Strategy and a World Heritage Site Strategy to be used by the Planning Policy team to inform the Local Plan. Full details can be found within the Tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028238-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

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