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07 Jul 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Lancaster District Local Plan Transport Assessment." The contract involves providing consultancy services for transport systems, urban environmental development planning, and urban planning services. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is being conducted through an open competition below the threshold procurement method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 11:00 am on 10th August 2026. The project is located in Lancaster, UK, and aims to commence on 1st September 2026, with an expected completion date of 30th November 2027. The total estimated contract value is £120,000.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services related to transport systems and urban planning. Companies with experience in environmental development and urban planning services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open competition procurement method ensures a fair and transparent process, allowing businesses of varying sizes to participate and potentially expand their portfolios within the public sector. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with a local government authority, enhancing their credibility and potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Lancaster District Local Plan Transport Assessment

Notice Description

Creation of Lancaster District Local Plan Transport Assessment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063560-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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