Scope
Reference
DN794340
Description
As part of the preparation of the Local Plan the Council is seeking to commission suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake a review of the Green Belt within the District. This work will be used to determine whether in the context of evolving policy the current Green Belt designation across the District remains valid and importantly whether in undertaking this assessment any areas should be designated as Grey Belt.
This work will be used to by the City Council to determine whether any alterations to Green Belt boundaries should be made and whether any areas of the current Green Belt should be identified as Grey Belt.
Total value (estimated)
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 November 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 7 months, 7 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the tender documents the Authority is providing the documents in the opportunities area of the ProContract North eTendering portal at Welcome to ProContract https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
In order to view the documents and submit a response applicants must be registered as suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the word documents for completion and submission.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Below threshold evaluation
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Lancaster City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTQG-8236-WVNZ
Lancaster Town Hall
Lancaster
LA1 1PJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Planning Policy Team, Lancaster City Council
Telephone: +44 1524582383
Email: planningpolicy@lancaster.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government