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Framework agreement for Planning (Development Management); Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Ecology

BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 13:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bromsgrove District Council, in cooperation with Redditch Borough Council, has initiated an open procurement process for a framework agreement focusing on Planning (Development Management) and Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Ecology. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting environmental consultancy within the UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 14th August 2026 and a submission deadline on 26th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026, lasting until 30th September 2029, with a possibility of a one-year renewal.

This open competition presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in ecological planning applications. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a track record in providing advisory services to local and sub-central government entities are well-suited to compete, with consideration given to both quality and price in the award criteria. Given the nature of the framework agreement, suppliers have the chance to secure substantial business growth, providing continuity of work based on high-quality delivery and competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework agreement for Planning (Development Management); Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Ecology

Notice Description

Proposed Framework agreement for Planning (Development Management); Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Ecology

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071757-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£159,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

REDDITCH BOROUGH 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
BROMSGROVE
Postcode
B61 8DA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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