Tender

Open Space Audit

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has initiated an open competition tender process to conduct an Open Space Audit as part of developing their New Local Plan (NLP). This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on technical planning and auditing services within the sub-central government sector. The tender is located in King's Lynn, United Kingdom, and the procurement is currently active in the tender stage. Interested parties should note key deadlines: the enquiry period concludes on 21st May 2026, while submissions must be made by 28th May 2026. The contract, valued at £96,000, will run from 30th June 2026 to 30th April 2027, with potential renewal for up to an additional 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical planning and auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments of open spaces will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The required services involve evaluating public open spaces for quality, quantity, and accessibility, forming an updated basis for local open space standards. Businesses capable of delivering a sound methodology and managing project timescales efficiently will have an edge given the weighted emphasis on these criteria in the award process. The open competition format ensures a fair chance for all qualified bidders to participate and grow their portfolios by securing work with a reputable local council.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Technical-planning-services./R9674R6NVT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R9674R6NVT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039578-2026
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
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 weeks to go
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
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Contact Phone
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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

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