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title: "NUNCON - Green and Grey Belt Review - Stage 1"
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# NUNCON - Green and Grey Belt Review - Stage 1

Buyer: NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8702af6f-21b2-4ef4-aa52-c0087bff0bb2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NUNCON - Green and Grey Belt Review - Stage 1" has reached the award stage, focusing on urban and environmental planning services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Facilitated by Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, the process aims to assess the strategic value of Green Belt lands to inform the next Local Plan Review. Awarded to Aspinall Verdi Limited, this £100,000 contract spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure below the threshold, with tender submissions closing on 21st March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in urban and environmental planning. Given the project's focus on assessing land use within the Green and Grey Belt, firms with expertise in sustainable development and land assessment may find this an excellent avenue for expansion. The involvement of SMEs suggests a favourable environment for smaller entities to engage and compete effectively in local government projects. As the project progresses to Stage 2, further site-specific assessment opportunities may arise, offering sustained business potential.

## Notice

The aim and purpose of the proposed Green and Grey Belt Review - Stage 1 is to provide the Council with an objective, evidence-based and independent assessment of how the parts of the West Midlands Green Belt, that fall with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough's administrative boundary, contribute to the five purposes of Green Belt, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, and to identify any areas of Grey Belt land. The findings of the study will provide the Council with an understanding of which areas of land should retain their Green Belt designation, which areas should be classified as Grey Belt, and which areas have the potential for release without compromising the performance of the West Midlands Green Belt as a whole. The Review will form an important part of the evidence base, of the next Local Plan Review, and will be considered alongside other pieces of evidence when selecting the most sustainable locations for growth. The Review may also be used to assess the suitability of any new sites proposed in a future Call for Sites consultation or on receipt of future planning applications. However, until it is examined, as part of the next Local Plan Review examination, it will only carry some weight in the decision-making process. Furthermore, it is anticipated that there will be a need to undertake a more detailed, site-specific Green and Grey Belt Assessment, as the next Local Plan Review progresses. This will form the Green and Grey Belt Review - Stage 2. The Stage 2 Review will need to consider the cumulative impact on the wider West Midlands Green Belt if all reasonable, identified site options were released from the Green Belt, for example. As it is currently unclear if a Stage 2 Review will be required, no further scope can be outlined currently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6db2f54-f057-4e44-bed1-9dac01c62aa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NUNEATON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV11 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Nuneaton and Bedworth |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Nuneaton |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASPINALL VERDI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6db2f54-f057-4e44-bed1-9dac01c62aa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6db2f54-f057-4e44-bed1-9dac01c62aa2
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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