--- title: "Employment Land Assessment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059346" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059346" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059346.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059346.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Employment Land Assessment Buyer: TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059346 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059346) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059346.json) ## Summary Tewkesbury Borough Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, facilitated a procurement process titled "Employment Land Assessment". The process was aimed at engaging a qualified consultant or consortium to evaluate the suitability of sites for employment development, adhering to the National Planning Policy Framework and best practices. The procurement fell under research and development services. Located in Tewkesbury, UK, this tender used an open method below threshold, and was initially active from September 3, 2025, with a closing submission deadline on September 29, 2025, and concluded on May 7, 2026, when the contract was awarded to BE Group for a total value of £42,569. This contract will run from January 8, 2026, to January 7, 2027, with an optional renewal for up to 12 months. This procurement contract represents significant opportunities for companies specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those proficient in strategic development and stakeholder engagement. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations within local government frameworks. The open competition provides an equitable chance for diverse business entities, including SMEs, to obtain contracts by offering competitive tender submissions. Engaging with projects of this nature can facilitate growth by broadening professional networks and establishing credibility in public sector consultancy services. ## Notice The Authorities are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant (or consortium) to prepare an ELA. The overarching requirement is to undertake an ELA for the Authorities that will assess the suitability of sites and broader locations for employment development. The ELA should be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and recognised best practice. The assessment should also make recommendations on the development of a vision and strategy for future development. In undertaking the ELA, the Supplier is expected to engage with relevant stakeholders and produce a final report accompanied by relevant maps and diagrams to the specification set out. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041868-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £35,475 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TEWKESBURY | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL20 5TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Tewkesbury | | Electoral ward | Tewkesbury South | | Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 11:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041868-2026 - 3 Sep 2025 at 13:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053585-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053583-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041868-2026 7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053585-2025 3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053583-2025 3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Home All returns must be made via the In-tend electronic procurement portal ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/HomeAllreturnsmustbemadeviatheIn-tendelectronicprocurementportal - https://tewkesbury.gov.uk/about-the-council/selling-to-the-council/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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