Scope
Description
To address these issues specifically, the Council is commissioning a suitably qualified consultancy to undertake a combined Landscape Character and Recreational Pressure Assessment (LCRPA) as part of the evidence base for the Local Plan review. This study will inform Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), biodiversity duty compliance under the Environment Act 2021, and policy development around landscape protection, visitor management, and sustainable development.________________________________________
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 January 2026 to 30 April 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2026
- 4 months, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended by the mutual consent of either party if there are reasonable delays in completion of the study arising from contractor capacity issues.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services
Contract locations
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
• Relevant experience and qualifications. 20%
• Understanding of the Isles of Scilly context. 20%
• Methodology and approach. 20%
• Value for money. 20%
• Ability to meet timescales. 20%
Scored on a 0-5 grading system
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
B1_LCRA_ITT Instructions for Bidders.docx
B2_Specification Landscape Character and Recreational Pressure Assessment.docx
B3_ITT LCRA_Response to Tender.docx
Contracting authority
Council of the Isles of Scilly
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMD-6413-WGTG
Wesleyan Chapel
Hugh Town
TR210LW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@scilly.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government