---
title: "specialist arboricultural planning advice to Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06466e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# specialist arboricultural planning advice to Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06466e

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Blackburn with Darwen, is overseeing the procurement process for specialist arboricultural planning advice to both Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils. This contract falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on environmental services, with a delivery location in the UKD41 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process for this contract, identified as DN805589, utilised a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The contract was awarded to the supplier Alex Lewis, effective from 1st January 2026, and will run until 31st March 2027. The process currently sits in the award and contract stage, with the contract signed on 29th December 2025, valued at £95,000 net, and £114,000 gross in GBP.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those offering arboricultural expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those with experience in direct service provision to governmental bodies, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, given the lack of competition in the award process. The contract’s focus on planning advice for public authorities in the UK reflects a chance for growth, especially for those businesses looking to establish or expand their service portfolio within the public sector framework.

## Notice

specialist arboricultural planning advice to Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils for Growth Lancashire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009778-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEX LEWIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009778-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009778-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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