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Bradford Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a procurement process for the preparation of an updated Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) under the Regulation 19 Local Plan. This contract, categorised under urban planning services, is aimed at providing specialist advice prior to and during the Examination in Public. The procurement method employed is a direct approach, conducted below threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £26,598, has been awarded to FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY LIMITED. The procurement stage is complete with a contract start date from 21st May 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2027. The services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses focusing on ecology and environmental planning services to contribute to an important public project, particularly around urban planning and environmental assessments. Businesses similar to FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY LIMITED, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), may find advantageous opportunities in similar contracts that require specialist ecological expertise without competition. Participating in such projects could strengthen a company's portfolio in sustainable urban development and may lead to further opportunities within public sector contracts throughout the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Bradford Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment

Notice Description

Preparation of updated Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support Regulation 19 Local Plan and associated specialist advice prior to and through Examination in Public.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042325-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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