Invitation to Tender -West Suffolk Council-Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council recently concluded an open procurement process for the provision of Habitats Regulations Assessment to support the preparation of the West Suffolk Local Plan. This contract, awarded to Lepus, a small to medium enterprise, falls under the services category, specifically sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The procurement, identified as WSC/20206/2026, followed a below threshold open competition method. The submission deadline was 29 May 2026, with the contract period starting on 13 July 2026 and running until 30 June 2029, with a possible extension to 31 December 2029. The council, located in Bury St Edmunds, managed this competitive process, concluding the award stage on 11 June 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental, community, and social services. The competitive process highlighted a significant emphasis on quality, with a 70% weightage, providing businesses capable of delivering high-standard services a competitive edge. Companies like Lepus that can offer expertise in environmental assessments, particularly in the region of West Suffolk, stand to benefit from such contracts. This tender also indicates opportunities for similar SMEs in the sector to collaborate or compete in future procurement activities initiated by organisations like West Suffolk Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender -West Suffolk Council-Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Habitats Regulations Assessment to support preparation of West Suffolk Local Plan This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 1200 hours on 29 May 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£25,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEPUS

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