---
title: "Provision of an assessment of the Council's Green and Grey Belt"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# Provision of an assessment of the Council's Green and Grey Belt

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d8c

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an assessment of its Green and Grey Belt, a project categorised under the services industry and focused specifically on technical analysis or consultancy services. The location for the delivery of this service is specified as region UKH35 in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded directly through a below-threshold method without competition, with Ove Arup & Partners Limited being appointed as the supplier. This award was made active as of 26th August 2025, following the signing of the contract on 22nd August 2025. The contract period runs until 31st March 2026, with the potential for extension by up to one year.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and analysis, particularly those experienced in environmental assessments. The appointment of a large-scale firm like Ove Arup & Partners Limited signals a preference for experienced providers in this domain. Businesses that can offer specialised knowledge and comprehensive consultancy services on environmental and land use planning issues would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The opportunity to study a local authority’s strategic land use presents valuable exposure and may further assist businesses looking to build their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of an assessment of the Council's Green and Grey Belt.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051167-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051167-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051167-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arup.com
- http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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