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title: "Green Infrastructure Study for North East Derbyshire District Council Area - AWARD"
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# Green Infrastructure Study for North East Derbyshire District Council Area - AWARD

Buyer: NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9270adc9-288d-418a-b40d-023b949cb841

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## Summary

The North East Derbyshire District Council has completed the procurement process for a Green Infrastructure Study, aimed at informing the new Local Plan covering 2024 to 2044. The procurement, designated under CPV codes related to agricultural and scientific services, utilised an open procedure and culminated in the awarding stage as of 8th April 2026. The award was officially active on 16th March 2026, following a tender period ending on 23rd February 2026. Lepus Consulting won the £33,595 contract, which is effective from 12th March 2026 to 11th March 2029. This study, commissioned by North East Derbyshire District Council, will take place primarily in Derbyshire, with potential implications for broader regions including the UK and internationally.

This tender provides strategic opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in green infrastructure, feasibility studies, and advisory services, particularly those experienced in handling timelines reflective of governmental requirements. The contract offers significant potential for market growth in the infrastructure consultancy sector, encouraging firms that are adept in sustainable planning and environmental consultancies to thrive. While the opportunity was not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the demand for expert consultancy firms to collaborate closely with local councils to meet environmental and developmental goals.

## Notice

North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking to commission consultants to prepare a Green Infrastructure Study to inform the preparation of its new Local Plan covering the period 2024 to 2044. The Council is following a fast-track programme to prepare the Local Plan in order to meet the Government's deadline of 31 December 2026 for the submission of Local Plans under the current system. The Council is therefore seeking a consultancy with the experience and capacity to deliver this study to a demanding timeline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b77af2-5cb9-4433-933a-aa37c5860b32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,595 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM |
| Locality | DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S42 6NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | North East Derbyshire |
| Electoral ward | Tupton |
| Westminster constituency | North East Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEPUS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b77af2-5cb9-4433-933a-aa37c5860b32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9b77af2-5cb9-4433-933a-aa37c5860b32
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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