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24 Jun 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently conducted a procurement for a "Strategic Green Belt Review", employing a limited competition method. The award stage was reached, with the contract being signed on 24th June 2026 for a term concluding on 2nd January 2027. This project falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on evaluation consultancy services. The scope of work includes reviewing Green Belt assessments, evaluating their methodologies, and considering wider roles such as biodiversity and climate resilience across the West Midlands region of the UK. The contract was awarded to SLR Consulting Limited, reflecting the completed status of the procurement process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental evaluation and policy alignment. Particularly well-suited are large consultancies with expertise in spatial planning and sustainability. By engaging in such governmental projects, businesses can expand their portfolio in strategic environmental assessments, potentially paving the way for further public sector opportunities. The work not only supports regional development goals but can also bolster the participating firm's reputation as a leader in sustainable consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Strategic Green Belt Review

Notice Description

WMCA are looking to recruit a consultant to review and evaluate the various Green Belt assessments already undertaken, identifying where methodologies align or diverge and determining whether, and how, they can be treated consistently for SDS purposes. The study is also required to extend beyond the National Planning Policy Framework's five purposes of the Green Belt and assess the wider functional roles that Green Belt land performs across the region, including recreation and access, biodiversity, carbon sequestration and climate resilience, food production, and landscape and visual contribution. The outcomes of the work should support the development of strategic spatial options, inform Green Belt policy within the SDS, assist Local Plan alignment across the wider area and contribute to the design of environmental net-gain and enhancement programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059560-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 2 Jan 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLR CONSULTING

Further Information

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