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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is conducting a procurement process titled "Open Space Audit," aimed at evaluating and updating the evidence base for their New Local Plan. This tender falls under the technical planning and auditing services categories, located in the region of UKH16, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, currently at the tender update stage. Organisations are invited to submit their proposals by 12:00 Noon on 11th June 2026, following the enquiry period that ends on 4th June 2026. The value of this tender is GBP 96,000, with the contract set to start on 30th June 2026 and potentially extend until April 2028. The procurement ensures electronic submissions via the Council's eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical planning and auditing sectors, especially those specialising in conducting comprehensive assessments of public open spaces. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria favouring them. The contract's focus on quality, with criteria such as methodology and project timescales, alongside price, allows for innovative firms to demonstrate their strengths in delivering comprehensive and insightful audits. Businesses capable of developing new standards for open spaces will find this tender a valuable opportunity to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in public planning services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Open Space Audit

Notice Description

The Council is in the process of producing a New Local Plan (NLP) and this will require an update to the existing evidence base. This will include the need for an Open Space Audit. This will assess all identified public open spaces in the Borough for their quality, quantity and accessibility. The data from the Audit will then enable to the Council to set new open space standards within the Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051718-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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