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title: "Options Appraisal - Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056740"
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# Options Appraisal - Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056740

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a public procurement process regarding an "Options Appraisal - Guldrey Lane, Sedbergh," situated in the UKD12 region of the United Kingdom. This tender is categorised under environmental consultancy services, and involved the appointment of Jeremy Benn Associates Limited. Initiated under a direct procurement method without competition, the process aimed at comprehensive environmental analysis, including flood risk assessment and stakeholder engagement in Sedbergh. The contract commenced on 27 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 November 2025, with a gross value of £30,000.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental issues, particularly those with expertise in flood and coastal erosion risk management. Large-scale consultancies, given the project's scope and technical requirements, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The project's focus on stakeholder collaboration and utilising valuable hydraulic data modelling can further enhance credibility and expertise in the market, paving the way for future bidding opportunities in environmental consultancy services.

## Notice

Westmorland & Furness Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to carry out an options appraisal study for Sedbergh, Guldrey Lane. The Options Appraisal would provide options which can then be tabled with the Parish Council, to agree on a solution as well as an update on potential future scenarios if a 'do nothing' approach is taken. It would also include a review of previous work undertaken including Section 19 report of Storm Desmond. A review of recent flood events for Sedbergh including New Year's Day flooding 2025 and the future risk from climate change. Engage with stakeholder workshops including the parish council to understand goals of any future business case (not just flood risk). Culvert system investigation survey (condition and capacity). Including engagement from United Utilities. Hydraulic modelling to identify receptors at risk for surface water runoff and groundwater and an options appraisal for future mitigation options. The Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) process is formed of six stages. The initial stage, 'Initial Assessment' is the stage proposed for this contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2025 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043540-2025
  28th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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