--- title: "North Northamptonshire Local Plan - Habitats Regulations Assessment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-15" --- # North Northamptonshire Local Plan - Habitats Regulations Assessment Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c5de.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council is seeking consultancy support for a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) as part of the preparation for the North Northamptonshire Local Plan. The contract, under the open procedure procurement method, invites proposals by 7th August 2026. The consultancy will focus on providing environmental improvement works, technical planning services, and environmental assessments across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The value of the contract is up to £60,000 gross, with the project scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026. Key submission requirements include email submission to the contact Magnus Magnusson, with responses to be provided in English as per the tender details. This tender creates significant growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in environmental planning and impact assessments. It is particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs with a proven track record in the environmental sector. Companies with experience in working with statutory consultees, such as Natural England, and those capable of delivering reports adhering to strict accessibility standards will find this opportunity highly fitting. A focus on quality, comprising 70% of the award criteria, coupled with a keen understanding of the legislative environment and capacity to manage changing project scopes, could provide competitive advantages in securing this contract. ## Notice North Northamptonshire Council invites quotations for the provision of consultancy support to carry out a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) as part of the preparation of the North Northamptonshire Local Plan. The HRA Report should be written to provide a comprehensive narrative and a non-technical summary. These should be suitable for external publication as supporting documentation for the plans. They will be provided as Microsoft Word and PDF. Reports should adhere to the Council's accessibility standards and written using Plain English. Further information is provided within the brief ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extension may be required if delays encountered to adoption process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066858-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CORBY | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN17 1QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Lloyds | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 14:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066858-2026 - 9 Jul 2026 at 15:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064872-2026 - 8 Jul 2026 at 08:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063950-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066858-2026 15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064872-2026 9th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063950-2026 8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18874 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18914 Request for Quotation - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18985 Request for quotation document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19193 HRA - Points of clarification ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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