Award

Landscape Advice Services

BROADS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 16:55

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Norwich, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "Landscape Advice Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services. The process utilised an open procurement method for below-threshold services, indicating an open competition. The tender process reached its contract award stage, with Place Services, a large-scale supplier, being awarded the contract on 14th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026 and may extend until 1st January 2031, if renewed. Initial tender submissions closed on 5th May 2026, following an enquiry period that ended on 13th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape architectural services, particularly those with expertise in advising local planning authorities. SMEs particularly had competitive opportunities, evidenced by three out of the five final-stage bids coming from such enterprises. The contract's value of £64,800 (net) underscores the potential for revenue growth, with the possibility of a two-year extension for further economic benefit. Businesses with technical expertise, local knowledge, and experience in planning advisory roles are ideally suited to compete in similar tenders, fostering further growth and establishing robust market positions within this sector.

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Notice Title

Landscape Advice Services

Notice Description

The Broads Authority is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced landscape architect to supply landscape advice, primarily to the Planning department.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended by a further two years if agreeable by both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050540-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£64,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACE SERVICES

Further Information

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