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09 Jun 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the role of an ecological consultant, titled "HBC CS Ecology Consultant (ESPH769)" under a limited competition method. This opportunity, tailored for public authority sub-central government classification, centred on providing professional ecological advice in Hastings, UK. The contract was awarded on 26th May 2026, with an active period until 25th May 2027, and includes a possible 12-month extension option. This contract, valued at £84,000, was focused on supporting the Council's Development Management and Planning Policy functions, handling both surveying and environmental consultancy services. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now progressed to the award and contract stage on 9th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities and offering specialised services in environmental issues. Kent Sussex Ecology, a small and medium enterprise (SME), secured this contract, illustrating that SMEs with capabilities in surveying and consultancy services related to environmental concerns are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Businesses aiming to expand within the public sector, especially in environmental consultancy, could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth, allowing them to showcase expertise in ecological planning and advisory roles for local government projects.

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Notice Title

HBC CS Ecology Consultant (ESPH769)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council is the Local Planning Authority for the borough of Hastings. The Council currently relies on in-house ecological expertise to support statutory planning functions. The Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced ecological consultancies to provide professional ecology advice and services in support of Development Management and Planning Policy functions, on an ad hoc or call-off basis, until such time as permanent recruitment or shared services arrangements are established.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054303-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT SUSSEX ECOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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