The North Yorkshire Council has published a procurement opportunity for open spaces needs assessment with an estimated value of £100,000. The submission deadline is the date stated in the official notice, giving eligible UK suppliers a limited window to prepare and submit bids through the official Find a Tender portal.

Published on 2026-04-10, this contract is open to suitably qualified suppliers across the United Kingdom. All businesses interested in bidding should review the full tender documentation and confirm they meet all eligibility requirements before the closing date.

Contract overview

The Planning Service of North Yorkshire Council is seeking information to support in the future commissioning of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to provide an evidence based document including but not limited to; audit, needs assessment, design guide and delivery assessment. With key outputs that are required; GIS polygons and associated information, detailed quantitative scoring information resulting in an evidence based document. This should include identification and mapping of Open Space sites and locations. This Request for information will assist with the development of the specification for a potential future procurement.

The North Yorkshire Council is the contracting authority. The estimated value is £100,000 and the deadline is the date stated in the official notice. Download the full specification from the official portal before preparing a bid.

Is your business eligible?

This contract is most relevant to management consultants, marketing agencies, HR firms. Suppliers typically need to demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts, appropriate financial standing, and hold relevant professional qualifications and case studies.

Under the Procurement Act 2023, The North Yorkshire Council must actively consider SME participation. Check whether this contract has been structured into lots.

• Proven track record in consulting & advisory contracts of comparable scope
• Financial standing appropriate for a £100,000 contract
• Relevant certifications: relevant professional qualifications and case studies
• Capacity to mobilise within The North Yorkshire Council’s required timeframe

How to submit a bid

• Step 1 — Access the notice: Visit Find a Tender at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032634-2026
• Step 2 — Register free: Create or log in to your supplier account
• Step 3 — Download documents: Read the full ITT before preparing your response
• Step 4 — Raise clarifications: Submit questions early — Q&A typically closes 1–2 weeks before the deadline
• Step 5 — Submit before the date stated in the official notice: Late submissions are not accepted

What the buyer will evaluate

The North Yorkshire Council will assess all compliant bids against published criteria. Buyers typically apply a 60% quality and 40% price weighting. Under the Procurement Act 2023, social value is a mandatory evaluation criterion.

Writing a winning bid

• Lead with an executive summary addressing The North Yorkshire Council’s objectives directly
• Provide two or more case studies with measurable outcomes from comparable contracts
• Include specific, costed social value commitments
• Price to win but ensure your margin covers full delivery

Frequently asked questions

Can SMEs bid for this contract?

Yes. The Procurement Act 2023 requires The North Yorkshire Council to consider SME suitability and remove unnecessary barriers.

Is registration on the portal free?

Yes. Registering as a supplier on Find a Tender is completely free.

Where are the full tender documents?

All documents are on the official Find a Tender listing at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032634-2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify all details on the official procurement portal before submitting a bid. Kael Tripton is not affiliated with or endorsed by The North Yorkshire Council or the UK government.