City of York Council and North Yorkshire Council Joint Green Belt Assessment
Description: The Authority wishes to award a contract for an assessment of Green Belts in York and North Yorkshire ("the Contract"). North Yorkshire Council (NYC), City of York Council (CYC) and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) are working jointly on an assessment of Green Belts within their respective areas. The assessment will provide evidence to support decision taking on planning applications and, if necessary, be used alongside further work to inform the preparation of Local Plans being produced by each council. At the appropriate point, the review will also feed into the production of a Spatial Development Strategy for the area, which is to be produced by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Summary: The City of York Council is leading a joint procurement initiative with the North Yorkshire Council and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority for the "Joint Green Belt Assessment." This tender is in the tender update stage and pertains to urban and environmental planning services for assessing Green Belts in York and North Yorkshire. The procurement method is an open competition, under the services category, with a contract value of up to £180,000. Submissions are due by 29th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 24th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 3rd August 2026, with a potential extension period available. The project is vital for planning applications and will contribute to the development of Local Plans and a Spatial Development Strategy.