Framework Agreement for Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal Support (SSDC)

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The South Staffordshire District Council has issued an active tender titled "Framework Agreement for Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal Support (SSDC)," focusing on services within the environmental impact assessment and urban planning sectors. This open procurement process, facilitated by an open competition below the threshold, is aimed at securing a qualified consultant to review Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisals as part of planning applications. Located in the UKG2 region of the United Kingdom, the procurement is in the Tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 30th July 2026. This Framework Agreement will begin on 28th September 2026 and could be extended depending on future requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental impact assessments and landscape architectural services, to engage in public sector projects that can spur growth and expansion. With the emphasis on price and quality in the award criteria (weighted at 40% and 60% respectively), businesses well-versed in delivering high-quality consultancy services will find a favourable environment to leverage their expertise and secure long-term collaborations with the South Staffordshire District Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal Support (SSDC)

Notice Description

South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) requires a suitably experienced and qualified consultant to undertake reviews of Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal (LVIA) that are submitted with planning applications, in accordance with national policy and guidance, as part of a new Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term may be extended by 2 x 12-month periods, to 27th September 2029 and 27th September 2030. This is dependent on the existing level of requirement and the effects of Local Government Reorganisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057999-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CODSALL
Postcode
WV8 1PX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

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