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09 Jun 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cotswold District Council, titled "SANG and FLL Studies," falls under the services category for environmental impact assessments, not related to construction. Located in Cirencester, United Kingdom, this contract was part of the complete procurement stage and was initiated as a tender. The primary objective was to carry out studies as recommended by Natural England to support the Habitat Regulations Assessment of the Cotswold Local Plan. The procurement was conducted using a "Below threshold - unknown" method, with key dates including the contract signing on 17th March 2026 and its duration from 24th March 2026 to the end of 2027.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy services. LAND USE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, indicating that organisations with comprehensive capabilities in conducting environmental studies are well-suited to compete. This type of contract is advantageous for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in environmental services while contributing to impactful local government projects. The demand for expertise in assessing suitable accessible natural greenspaces and habitat assessments presents a chance for companies to align with governmental and ecological goals.

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Notice Title

SANG and FLL Studies

Notice Description

he following pieces of work have been recommended by Natural England are required to support the HRA of the Reg.19 version of the Cotswold Local Plan. Both are to be carried out by the supplier: 1. An assessment of the potential for Local Plan site allocations to be on or adjacent to functionally linked habitats used by birds from the Severn Estuary SPA/Ramsar; and 2. A SANG (suitable accessible natural greenspace) study, to identify sites for new accessible greenspace, to reduce recreation pressure at Cotswold Beechwoods SAC and North Meadow and Clattinger Farm SAC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b07f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054099-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,505 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1PX
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
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Watermoor
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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