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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking consultancy support for a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) as part of the preparation for the North Northamptonshire Local Plan. The contract, under the open procedure procurement method, invites proposals by 7th August 2026. The consultancy will focus on providing environmental improvement works, technical planning services, and environmental assessments across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The value of the contract is up to £60,000 gross, with the project scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026. Key submission requirements include email submission to the contact Magnus Magnusson, with responses to be provided in English as per the tender details.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in environmental planning and impact assessments. It is particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs with a proven track record in the environmental sector. Companies with experience in working with statutory consultees, such as Natural England, and those capable of delivering reports adhering to strict accessibility standards will find this opportunity highly fitting. A focus on quality, comprising 70% of the award criteria, coupled with a keen understanding of the legislative environment and capacity to manage changing project scopes, could provide competitive advantages in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Local Plan - Habitats Regulations Assessment

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council invites quotations for the provision of consultancy support to carry out a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) as part of the preparation of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan. The HRA Report should be written to provide a comprehensive narrative and a non-technical summary. These should be suitable for external publication as supporting documentation for the plans. They will be provided as Microsoft Word and PDF. Reports should adhere to the Council's accessibility standards and written using Plain English. Further information is provided within the brief

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension may be required if delays encountered to adoption process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066858-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

71356400 - Technical planning services

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

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