Award

COV - Night Time Economy Strategy 2025 (GLA81689)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "COV - Night Time Economy Strategy 2025" has been concluded with an award stage, managed by Coventry City Council. This tender falls under the architectural and related services category, with services designed to develop a Night Time Economy Strategy for the City of Coventry. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract's timeline includes a commencement date of 8 September 2025 and completion on 31 March 2026, with the project located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy and urban planning, particularly those with expertise in night-time economy strategies. Businesses capable of providing architectural and urbanism services could find this framework award beneficial to their portfolios. The success of Publica Associates Limited, an SME itself, as the awarded supplier highlights the viability for similar-sized companies to engage effectively and competitively in public sector projects of this nature. This contract can enhance visibility and credibility in the public procurement space, potentially opening avenues for future engagements.

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Notice Title

COV - Night Time Economy Strategy 2025 (GLA81689)

Notice Description

Direct award under Lot 3 of GLA 81689 - Architecture + Urbanism Framework'. Provision of Consultancy services to produce a Night Time Economy Strategy for the City of Coventry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c080f88-2eb0-4f5b-a431-1aef6b6f20c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2f2d93-16e8-4e01-b366-64440f36f771
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
024 7697 5232

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLICA ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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