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title: "Bradford Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0692df"
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# Bradford Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0692df

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Bradford Local Plan Habitats Regulations Assessment" was orchestrated by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, located at City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, United Kingdom. The objective of this procurement was the preparation of an updated Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support the Regulation 19 Local Plan and provide expert advice before and during the Examination in Public. This contract falls under the services category, specifically urban planning services, and encompasses broad delivery across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The process is already at the Award stage, having been awarded on 7th May 2026. The procurement was direct and below the threshold without competition, with the contract commencing on 21st May 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2027.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in ecology, urban planning, and environmental consultancy, particularly those capable of offering specialist assessments and advice on habitat regulations aligning with public plans. The contract was awarded to FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY LIMITED, an SME based in Wareham, UK. Their successful acquisition highlights the demand for consultancy firms with expertise in environmental regulation and urban planning. Such tender processes favour small and medium-sized enterprises that can navigate complex ecological and planning requirements, offering similar businesses a precedent for engagement with governmental contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Preparation of updated Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to support Regulation 19 Local Plan and associated specialist advice prior to and through Examination in Public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065499-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,598 |
| Contracts value | £26,598 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOOTPRINT ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065499-2026
- 8 May 2026 at 09:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042325-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 08:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041709-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065499-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042325-2026
  8th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041709-2026
  7th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19039

## Notice URLs

- http://www.footprint-ecology.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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