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03 Aug 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council issued a contract for Ecology Consultancy services aimed at supporting district councils and handling specific applications. This procurement process falls under the services industry category with an emphasis on environmental protection and planning. The contracts have been awarded to Place Services and Servtron Green Services. The process, initiated as a tender, has reached the contract stage with agreements signed and dating from 1st August 2026 to run until 31st August 2027. Both contracts, valued at £84,000 each, were signed in July 2026. The services are to be rendered in the UK, specifically within the East Midlands region (UKF2), reflecting the buying organisation's location in Leicester.

This opportunity for Ecology Consultancy provides significant potential for companies in the environmental services sector, particularly those offering expertise in environmental protection and planning. The procurement method, although below threshold, enabled participation from both large enterprises like Place Services and SMEs like Servtron Green Services, indicating a versatile entry point for businesses of varying scales. Companies keen on expanding within the United Kingdom, especially in environmental consultancy for governmental projects, would find such tenders a strategic avenue for business growth, fostering both local and regional influence. The current procurement not only serves the public sector but enhances stakeholder engagement in environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Ecology Consultancy

Notice Description

Ecology Consultancy Support for District Councils/Applications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073075-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY 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
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PLACE SERVICES

SERVTRON GREEN SERVICES

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