Award

Support & Statutory Consultee in respect of flood related planning applications.

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, acting as the regional authority, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Support & Statutory Consultee in respect of flood related planning applications." The contract, part of the environmental planning services category, was awarded to RSK Environment Limited. Located in the UKF24 region, this initiative aims to provide necessary support in addressing flood-related planning applications. The procurement process adopted was a limited method via direct award, utilising the ESPO Framework Consultancy Services 664-21 without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract value amounts to £34,816 and was officially signed on 1 April 2026.

This procurement process offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in environmental and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in flood management and statutory consultancy roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised skills in environmental planning would have been well-positioned to compete in this sector, leveraging frameworks like ESPO to secure contracts without the traditional competitive bidding process. As West Northamptonshire Council continues to manage regional flood concerns, businesses with relevant experience could benefit from future tenders and collaborative projects aimed at enhancing regional planning and environmental resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support & Statutory Consultee in respect of flood related planning applications.

Notice Description

Provide support to West Northamptonshire Council as the local lead flood authority to support in the response as the statutory consultee in respect of planning applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award made through ESPO Framework Consultancy Services 664-21

Procurement Information

Direct Award via ESPO Framework Consultancy Services 664-21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034488-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

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