---
title: "Planning_Landscape character recreational pressure assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# Planning_Landscape character recreational pressure assessment

Buyer: COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4f1

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## Summary

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is seeking consultancy services to conduct a Landscape Character and Recreational Pressure Assessment as part of the Local Plan review. This tender is within the services category, specifically targeting architectural and related services, urban planning, landscape architectural, and landscape protection services. Located in the UKK30 region, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 23 January 2026. Interested parties must submit their enquiries by 16 January 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure under below-threshold competition guidelines, encouraging broad participation.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in landscape and urban planning services to expand their portfolios. Businesses that have relevant experience, an understanding of the Isles of Scilly, and a competitive approach to delivering value for money are well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers a period from 26 January 2026 to 30 April 2026, with the potential for extension. Scoring criteria are focused on experience, methodology, financial value, and the ability to meet deadlines, providing a comprehensive framework for evaluating proposals. The tender also supports electronic submission, ensuring ease of access for bidders.

## Notice

To address these issues specifically, the Council is commissioning a suitably qualified consultancy to undertake a combined Landscape Character and Recreational Pressure Assessment (LCRPA) as part of the evidence base for the Local Plan review. This study will inform Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), biodiversity duty compliance under the Environment Act 2021, and policy development around landscape protection, visitor management, and sustainable development.________________________________________

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended by the mutual consent of either party if there are reasonable delays in completion of the study arising from contractor capacity issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082531-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY |
| Locality | HUGH TOWN |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR21 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Isles of Scilly |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082531-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082531-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9125
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9126
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9127

## Notice URLs

- https://scilly.gov.uk/business-licensing/contracts/current-contract-opportunities
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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