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title: "HBC CS Ecology Consultant (ESPH769)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# HBC CS Ecology Consultant (ESPH769)

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e6

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the role of an ecological consultant, titled "HBC CS Ecology Consultant (ESPH769)" under a limited competition method. This opportunity, tailored for public authority sub-central government classification, centred on providing professional ecological advice in Hastings, UK. The contract was awarded on 26th May 2026, with an active period until 25th May 2027, and includes a possible 12-month extension option. This contract, valued at £84,000, was focused on supporting the Council's Development Management and Planning Policy functions, handling both surveying and environmental consultancy services. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has now progressed to the award and contract stage on 9th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities and offering specialised services in environmental issues. Kent Sussex Ecology, a small and medium enterprise (SME), secured this contract, illustrating that SMEs with capabilities in surveying and consultancy services related to environmental concerns are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Businesses aiming to expand within the public sector, especially in environmental consultancy, could find similar opportunities advantageous for growth, allowing them to showcase expertise in ecological planning and advisory roles for local government projects.

## Notice

Hastings Borough Council is the Local Planning Authority for the borough of Hastings. The Council currently relies on in-house ecological expertise to support statutory planning functions. The Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced ecological consultancies to provide professional ecology advice and services in support of Development Management and Planning Policy functions, on an ad hoc or call-off basis, until such time as permanent recruitment or shared services arrangements are established.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054303-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 25 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT SUSSEX ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054303-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054303-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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