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Habitat Bank Landscape Manager

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

03 Jun 2026 at 09:49

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Habitat Bank Landscape Manager" project, which fell under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services. The project, situated in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, entailed appointing a landscape manager to oversee habitat creation and enhancement on council-owned land, followed by a five-year management phase within a 30-year management period. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with key dates including the award notice publication on 3rd June 2026, and the contract period set to commence on 22nd June 2026, concluding in June 2031. The contract was awarded to Wildscapes CIC Limited, with the gross value amounting to £168,330. The formal signing of the contract is scheduled for 19th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape management, ecological restoration, and urban planning services. With a focus on implementing and managing habitat measures, companies experienced in environmental conservation and long-term land management would find this business avenue particularly aligned with their expertise. The involvement of SMEs such as Wildscapes CIC Limited in the final stage of bidding showcases the competitive viability and potential growth prospects for similar businesses aiming to secure substantial service contracts within the public sector. This tender highlights the chance to expand business portfolios in the landscape and ecological services industries through public sector engagements.

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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/052204-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDSCAPES

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