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Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Strategy and Implementation Plans - LEPUS consultin

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, executed by Portsmouth City Council, centres on the project titled "Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Strategy and Implementation Plans," related to the Nature Positive Portsmouth initiative. Categorised under environmental consultancy services, this project was awarded in Portsmouth, UKJ31 region, and pertains to developing strategies for biodiversity and infrastructure. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract actively in place starting from 18th May 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was below the threshold with unspecified details, and the awarded contract to LEPUS CONSULTING LTD, a small to medium enterprise, was valued at £89,265 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those focused on biodiversity and infrastructure planning. Access to contracts like this can lead to growth through expanding service offerings in government projects and gaining credibility within the public sector. Firms that are well-suited for upcoming tenders are those with strong stakeholder collaboration skills and expertise in developing sustainable environmental strategies. This contract highlights the potential for SMEs to engage with public authority projects, indicating an encouraging business environment for smaller specialised consultancies in sustainable development domains.

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Notice Title

Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Strategy and Implementation Plans - LEPUS consultin

Notice Description

The development of a biodiversity strategy and green infrastructure strategy co-produced with stakeholders - part of the Nature Positive Portsmouth project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a05e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047549-2026
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

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,265 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEPUS CONSULTING

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