---
title: "Open Space Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068eb1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Open Space Audit

Buyer: BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068eb1

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk is conducting a procurement process titled "Open Space Audit," aimed at evaluating and updating the evidence base for their New Local Plan. This tender falls under the technical planning and auditing services categories, located in the region of UKH16, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, currently at the tender update stage. Organisations are invited to submit their proposals by 12:00 Noon on 11th June 2026, following the enquiry period that ends on 4th June 2026. The value of this tender is GBP 96,000, with the contract set to start on 30th June 2026 and potentially extend until April 2028. The procurement ensures electronic submissions via the Council's eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical planning and auditing sectors, especially those specialising in conducting comprehensive assessments of public open spaces. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria favouring them. The contract's focus on quality, with criteria such as methodology and project timescales, alongside price, allows for innovative firms to demonstrate their strengths in delivering comprehensive and insightful audits. Businesses capable of developing new standards for open spaces will find this tender a valuable opportunity to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in public planning services.

## Notice

The Council is in the process of producing a New Local Plan (NLP) and this will require an update to the existing evidence base. This will include the need for an Open Space Audit. This will assess all identified public open spaces in the Borough for their quality, quantity and accessibility. The data from the Audit will then enable to the Council to set new open space standards within the Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051718-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | £96,000 |
| 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 | BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 1EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 08:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051718-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 12:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046390-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 07:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039578-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051718-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046390-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039578-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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