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title: "Landscape Sensitivity Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06553c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Landscape Sensitivity Study

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06553c

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## Summary

South Kesteven District Council has completed a procurement process for the Landscape Sensitivity Study to support the Local Plan. The procurement was classified under the urban planning and landscape architectural services industry category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region UKF. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract period runs from 23rd January 2026 until 31st July 2026, with the contract being signed on 8th January 2026. The procurement method used was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the gross value of the contract is £47,580.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses within the urban planning and landscape architectural services sector. Businesses specialising in landscape sensitivity assessment and urban planning, particularly those capable of delivering services on a sub-regional level, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As a recognised public authority in sub-central government, South Kesteven District Council presents an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their portfolios through public sector partnerships. The successful completion of this contract by Ove Arup & Partners Limited highlights the potential for large organisations to compete effectively, though opportunities for small to medium enterprises could also be viable depending on the project's specific requirements and thresholds.

## Notice

Landscape Sensitivity Study Assessment to support the Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013974-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | South Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Grantham St Vincent's |
| Westminster constituency | Grantham and Bourne |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013974-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013974-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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