CONTRACT FOR NET ZERO CARBON PLANNING POLICY EVIDENCE FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S LOCAL PLANS

GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of net zero carbon planning policy evidence for Gloucestershire's local plans. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under the 'services' category with a focus on research and development services. The procurement method employed was 'limited competition', targeting a contract value of £39,792. This award, active since 5th June 2026 and ending on 31st August 2026, encompasses locations across several UK regions, including the United Kingdom areas designated as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Gloucester City Council led the procurement on behalf of multiple local councils within Gloucestershire. The awarded supplier, BioRegional Development Group, is a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) located in London.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in climate-related consultancy and policy development, particularly those with expertise in research and planning for sustainable and operational net zero carbon policies. Companies that can provide evidenced-based recommendations and possess a robust understanding of planning policies will find ample growth prospects by aligning with progressive climate action strategies at a local government level. SMEs and consultancies focused on environmental research will be well-positioned to leverage their expertise in similar future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR NET ZERO CARBON PLANNING POLICY EVIDENCE FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S LOCAL PLANS

Notice Description

Climate Leadership Gloucestershire (CLG) support partnership working on local climate challenges across the authorities within Gloucestershire. One focus area for CLG is addressing climate change within planning. Currently, CLG are supporting the development of ambitious and consistent climate planning policy across the local plans being developed within the county. This includes developing evidence which will support the climate policy as the authorities' local plans pass through consultation and Examination. Specifically, evidence is required to identify the basis for the level of climate action in the local plans and on the feasibility of operational net zero carbon policy. CLG are procuring climate planning policy evidence outlined within this ITT through Gloucester City Council on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucester City Council, Stroud District Council, and Tewkesbury Borough Council. The other two authorities within Gloucestershire, Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire County Council, either already have the scope of works or it's not currently relevant to them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2FB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Further Information

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