Award

Long Term Plan for the Town (Burnley): Consultancy Services

BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 13:24

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

23 Feb 2024 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2024 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Burnley Borough Council, on behalf of the Burnley Town Board, initiated a procurement process to commission consultancy services for developing a Long Term Plan for Burnley. The project, titled "Long Term Plan for the Town (Burnley): Consultancy Services", falls under the industry category of Economic Research Services, with the location specified as North West, United Kingdom. The open procedure (below threshold) was used for the tender, with a tender submission deadline of 13th March 2024 and a contract period from 21st March 2024 to 29th July 2024. The procurement stage was marked as 'award' as of 17th September 2025, indicating the completion of the process with Genecon Limited being the winning supplier, which was awarded £55,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the consultancy and urban planning sectors, particularly those specialising in economic research and strategic town planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably considered suitable candidates due to the tender's parameters, opening doors for potential growth and partnership with Burnley Borough Council. With a focus on developing a 10-year vision and a 3-year investment plan, businesses offering innovative consultancy services could significantly benefit from this initiative by contributing to the long-term urban development of Burnley.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Term Plan for the Town (Burnley): Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Burnley Borough Council is looking to commission consultancy services, on behalf of the Burnley Town Board, to develop a Long Term Plan for the Town (LTPT) including a 10-year vision and 3-year investment plan in accordance with LTPT guidance. See the Consultancy Brief published and ITT document on www.the-chest.org.uk ref. DN710672 for further information. Additional information: Please see further details for this opportunity, including the full tender brief, available at www.the-chest.org.uk ref. DN710672. Tender responses must be returned by the 13/03/24 deadline via The Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-004dce81-4fe8-4e57-951c-6d9853ae4f6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87030616-ef51-4086-9b29-035854f0a923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Gay
Contact Email
cgay@burnley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01282477163

Buyer Location

Locality
BURNLEY
Postcode
BB11 9SA
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Burnley
Electoral Ward
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme
Westminster Constituency
Burnley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENECON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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