Tender

Habitat Bank Landscape Manager

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a Habitat Bank Landscape Manager, with a focus on wildlife preservation and landscaping services in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The tender, under an open procedure, invites submissions for the appointment of a landscape manager to implement and manage habitat creation and enhancement on council-owned land for an initial five-year period, starting from 30 June 2026. Key upcoming dates include the tender submission deadline on 27 April 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 19 April 2026. The project falls under various industry categories, including wildlife preservation services, land management services, and urban planning and landscape architectural services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in landscape architecture, wildlife conservation, and urban planning services. Small and medium enterprises will find this project particularly accessible due to the suitability criteria, fostering an environment for competitive innovation in habitat management and landscape services. The project's emphasis on quality and social value, along with competitive pricing, supports businesses capable of integrating social value into their service offerings, enhancing their profiles within the public sector procurement landscape.

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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/030398-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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