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title: "South Cayton Development Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# South Cayton Development Framework

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658c5

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the South Cayton Development Framework project, aimed at providing professional consultancy services for the preparation of a development framework within the South Cayton Strategic Growth Area. This falls under the industry category of development consultancy services and is located in the Yorkshire region. The contract was awarded to Gillespies LLP, an SME based in Oxford, demonstrating limited competition procurement method under a below-threshold classification. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026, with an anticipated end date of 30th April 2026, and includes the possibility of a one-month renewal. This stage is marked as complete, and the contract is active, thereby marking the award and contract tagging stage of the process. Key dates include the contract signing on 28th January 2026 and the notice publication on 20th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic growth area planning and framework creation. As the North Yorkshire Council seeks professional consultancy services, businesses specialising in urban development, land-use planning, and strategic development are well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. Gillespies LLP's involvement underscores the value SMEs can bring in such projects, suggesting that businesses with agile and tailored consultancy offerings could thrive. The contractual sum of £60,000, with contractual gross terms stipulated, highlights a significant investment in the project, encouraging competitive bidding amongst eligible firms seeking growth through strategic government opportunities.

## Notice

Professional Consultancy Services for the preparation of a Development Framework for the South Cayton Strategic Growth Area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015498-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,576 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILLESPIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015498-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015498-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gillespies.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

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