Tender

ENQ1290 - Heritage Impact Assessment - Emerging Local Plan Allocations

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jun 2026 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is inviting bids for the ENQ1290 - Heritage Impact Assessment for Emerging Local Plan Allocations, under an open competition below the threshold specified. The procurement focuses on development consultancy services, and the successful bidder will be tasked with conducting a proportionate Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for site allocations linked to Derby's Local Plan. The procurement stage is in the tender update phase as of 12th June 2026. The contract is structured to commence on 17th June 2026 and conclude on 26th August 2026. Interested parties must express their interest and submit their bids by 16:00 on 16th June 2026 via the East Midlands Tenders portal. The geographic focus is on the UKF11 region, consistent with the council's address in Derby, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity offers substantial growth potential for consultancy businesses knowledgeable in development services, particularly those experienced in heritage impact assessments. Organisations that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver consultancy services for strategic local planning are especially encouraged to participate. The contract, valued grossly at £30,000, provides an opportunity to establish a working relationship with Derby City Council, paving the way for future collaborations in local government projects. This call could be particularly beneficial for firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio and showcase expertise in applying planning regulations enacted by the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulations 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENQ1290 - Heritage Impact Assessment - Emerging Local Plan Allocations

Notice Description

Derby City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake proportionate Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) of a selection of site allocations included in the emerging Local Plan. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The contract is estimated to commence on 17th June 2026 and expire on 26th August 2026. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 16:00 on Tuesday 16th June 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 17:00 on Tuesday 16th June 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for ENQ1290 or DN818596. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055503-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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