Planning

Open spaces Needs Assessment

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 08:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Open spaces Needs Assessment" within the services industry category. The aim is to gather information to commission qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive evidence-based document. This involves an audit, needs assessment, design guide, and delivery assessment, with required outputs including GIS polygons and detailed quantitative data. The contract, with an estimated value of GBP 120,000, will cover urban planning and landscape architectural services, intended for the North Yorkshire region (UKE2). Key dates include a market engagement deadline of 1st May 2026, and a future notice expected on 24th August 2026. The potential contract period is from 31st August 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture. Firms with experience in geographic information system (GIS) data and comprehensive auditing services will find themselves well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender explicitly caters to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting a commitment to inclusive business growth. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio through participation in a high-value, government-led project, paving the way for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open spaces Needs Assessment

Notice Description

The Planning Service of North Yorkshire Council is seeking information to support in the future commissioning of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to provide an evidence based document including but not limited to; audit, needs assessment, design guide and delivery assessment. With key outputs that are required; GIS polygons and associated information, detailed quantitative scoring information resulting in an evidence based document. This should include identification and mapping of Open Space sites and locations. This Request for information will assist with the development of the specification for a potential future procurement.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104407&TID=100109577&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032634-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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