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title: "Open Space Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06804c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Open Space Assessment

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06804c

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council has recently concluded a procurement process titled "Open Space Assessment," aimed at informing the evidence base for the Swindon Local Plan 2043. This process, which falls under the services category and specifically targets urban and environmental planning, was carried out using a limited competition method due to its below-threshold value. Located in the UKK14 region, the contract was awarded on 30th March 2026, with the performance period running from 31st March to 30th November 2026, and possible extensions if needed by the Planning Inspector(s) for technical input. The legal basis for this exercise is outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, catering to public authorities at the sub-central government level.

The opportunity presented by this tender is significant for businesses specialising in urban and environmental planning services. The contract, awarded to Ethos Environmental Planning Limited of Manchester, highlights the demand for expertise in evaluating and assessing open spaces, which ca n enhance sport, recreation, and community access initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on urban development, environmental auditing, and planning would find such contracts conducive for business growth, particularly when contributing to strategic municipal projects such as local plan developments.

## Notice

This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. The Planning Policy team are in the process of preparing a new Local Plan which will replace the current Local Plan 2026. The Open Space Assessment will serve part of the emerging Swindon Local Plan 2043's evidence base. The National Planning Policy Framework requires local planning authorities to set out policies to help enable communities to access high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and recreation. These policies must be based on a thorough understanding of the local needs for such facilities and opportunities available for new provision. The Open Space Assessment will provide an assessment of local needs and inform quantity and quality standards for open space in the borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032950-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,240 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHOS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 15:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032950-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032950-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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