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title: "Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ab"
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# Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d0ab

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for conducting a Habitats Regulation Assessment of the Local BCP Plan. The tender, with the title "Habitats Regulation Assessment for the Local BCP Plan," falls under the services category, specifically aimed at research and development consultancy services. The procurement was completed through an open competition, below threshold procurement method. The contract was awarded to Footprint Ecology Limited, an SME, on 16th January 2026, with the service delivery commencing on 2nd February 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 1st February 2029, with a possible six-month extension available. The assessment work will guide the local council in preparing development strategies in compliance with relevant conservation regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, especially those specialising in environmental assessments and strategic development planning. Companies with experience in compliance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 are particularly well-suited to the task. The procurement landscape underlines the importance of offering high-quality services, as evidenced by the award criteria, which weighted quality at 60%. Therefore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development consultancy could see this as a pathway for growth, gaining public sector recognition and potential for further contract opportunities within the region.

## Notice

Undertake Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) of a new Local Plan for the BCP area and guide the Council in preparing a suitable development strategy and policies. The work is required to ensure the Local Plan preparation complies with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005114-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £19,931 |
| Contracts value | £19,931 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005114-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 11:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003805-2026
- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077241-2025
- 18 Nov 2025 at 11:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074704-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 11:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067081-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005114-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003805-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077241-2025
  26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074704-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067081-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6465
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10670

## Notice URLs

- http://www.footprint-ecology.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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