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title: "Staged Pathway Guidance: Consolidation, Editing, Design and Infographic"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b59"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Staged Pathway Guidance: Consolidation, Editing, Design and Infographic

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b59

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the project titled "Staged Pathway Guidance: Consolidation, Editing, Design and Infographic." The tender seeks to consolidate, professionally edit, and design guidance for woodland creation on Vacant and Derelict Land, funded by Defra through the Nature for Climate Fund. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business Services, focusing on consulting and related fields. It is based in the United Kingdom, with submissions closing on 16th February 2026, at 17:00 GMT. The contracted work is scheduled to begin on 2nd March 2026 and conclude on 7th August 2026. The process utilises an open competition method, appropriate for below-threshold contracts, allowing electronic submissions.

The tender presents a robust business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises with experience in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and graphics. Companies with expertise in technical publication projects and experience in producing similar documents may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement value amounts to £30,000 gross, including £25,000 net of VAT, and emphasises criteria such as technical expertise, project management capabilities, team capability, and pricing, thus attracting businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive, high-quality deliverables aligned with the project's specifications.

## Notice

Tender to consolidate, professionally edit, and design the Staged Pathway guidance for woodland creation on Vacant and Derelict Land (VDL). The approach has been developed with Defra funding via the Nature for Climate Fund. This RFQ seeks a contractor to produce three outputs-(1) a concise summary, (2) a comprehensive technical print-style report, and (3) a clear infographic-so that professional practitioners can understand and apply a seven-stage, threshold-based methodology that manages risk and avoids unnecessary costs. Contract Duration: Six (6) months from contract award. 1. Project inception & content handover (Weeks 1-2) 2. First complete drafts of all deliverables (By Week 10) 3. Revised drafts after Round-1 review (By Week 14) 4. Final drafts after Round-2 review (By Week 20) 5. Print-ready sign-off & asset handover (By Week 24)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 7 Aug 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 15:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005399-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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