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title: "Northumberland Landscape Character Evidence Base"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7de6914b-73e1-402f-a402-3b877c15bbd9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Northumberland Landscape Character Evidence Base

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7de6914b-73e1-402f-a402-3b877c15bbd9

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has concluded an award for the procurement titled "Northumberland Landscape Character Evidence Base" as part of their urban planning and landscape architectural service needs. This directive aligns with both national policy and local planning processes to support the emerging Northumberland Local Plan. A call-off from the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services framework, Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability, was utilised. The award, valued at £103,308.88, covers services within the North East of the UK, commencing on 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 22nd April 2027.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are focused on SMEs, as Northumberland County Council aims at harnessing specialised expertise in landscape and urban planning services. Businesses that excel in providing consulting services under environmental and sustainability frameworks may find this contract especially suited to their capabilities. With the procurement method being selective and focused on SMEs, companies in this industry sector can leverage their niche expertise to assist in shaping regional development projects, enhancing their credentials and potentially fostering further collaborative engagements with local government entities.

## Notice

Northumberland County Council requires a supplier to review and update its landscape character evidence base in accordance with national policy, relevant national guidance and best practice, to provide a robust evidence base to underpin the emerging Northumberland Local Plan and to assist in the local planning process. A direct Award was utilised under the ESPO 664_25 Consultancy Services framework -Lot 8b Environmental and Sustainability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e1c0bd-83d6-4d8f-9fc2-0ba062428151 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,308 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,308 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e1c0bd-83d6-4d8f-9fc2-0ba062428151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e1c0bd-83d6-4d8f-9fc2-0ba062428151
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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