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Land Appeal

COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract, titled "Land Appeal", was managed by Cotswold District Council, a public authority under sub-central government located in Cirencester, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the services industry category and specifically addresses environmental planning. The procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded on 28th February 2026, and the contract period spanning from 2nd March 2026 to 29th May 2026, with a potential extension until 28th August 2026. Gillespies LLP, an SME based in Oxford, was the successful supplier for this tender.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental planning services. Firms with expertise in landscape witness and evidence for appeals will find this contract particularly aligned with their service offerings. SMEs, such as Gillespies LLP, demonstrate the viability of competing successfully in these procurement processes. The below-threshold procurement method suggests a streamlined competitive environment making it suitable for well-prepared small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their service footprint in the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Land Appeal

Notice Description

Landscape witness and evidence for appeal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036153-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£29,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1PX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Watermoor
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLESPIES

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