This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 10:51

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 09:49

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council appointing a "Habitat Bank Landscape Manager" to implement and manage habitat enhancement measures on council-owned land. The industry category is services, focusing mainly on landscape architectural services. The process was managed as an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 27th April 2026. The award was published on 3rd June 2026, with the contract signed on 25th June 2026. The contract is active, beginning on 22nd July 2026 and continuing until 21st July 2031, with an overall value of £140,275.15. The buyer operates in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the landscape management and environmental conservation sectors. Businesses with expertise in urban planning, landscape architectural services, and natural resource management would find this contract particularly beneficial for demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their portfolio. The focus on long-term habitat management offers a stable revenue stream over five years, with potential engagements linked to the broader 30-year management plan, providing an excellent platform for suitable SMEs looking to grow within the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Habitat Bank Landscape Manager

Notice Description

The appointment of a landscape manager to implement habitat creation and enhancement measures proposed on council-owned land and subsequently manage the habitats for the first five-years of a 30-year management period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ad3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066683-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

70332100 - Land management services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90721100 - Landscape protection services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£140,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,275 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDSCAPES

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