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Consultancy Support

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Lancaster City Council, centred on awarding a contract for "Consultancy Support" focused on planning for key regeneration projects. This project falls under the services category, specifically urban planning services, and is situated in Lancaster, UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition, and the contract has been awarded and is currently active. The contract, valued at £35,000, began on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2028. Lancaster City Council, a sub-central government public authority, coordinated this process with Hive Land & Planning Limited as the supplier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and urban planning services. With a focus on regeneration projects, it presents an excellent growth opportunity for companies possessing expertise in these areas, particularly small and medium enterprises due to the scale involved. The contract's direct award method may appeal to businesses seeking streamlined opportunities without the need for extensive competitive bidding. Organisations like Hive Land & Planning Limited highlight how such procurement processes can enable niche businesses to expand their portfolio and engage in impactful local development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Consultancy Support around planning for a number of key regeneration projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIVE LAND & PLANNING LMIITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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