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Hounslow Town Centre Public Realm and Connectivity Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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10 Dec 2025 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hounslow Town Centre Public Realm and Connectivity Framework" has been completed, with the London Borough of Hounslow acting as the buying organisation. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and aims to enhance public spaces in Hounslow, England. The procurement involved a direct award method, finalised on 4th December 2025, to the SME supplier Studio Weave. The contract period is set to commence on 13th December 2025 and conclude on 29th May 2026. The project focuses on designing a framework to improve connections between transport hubs and the town centre, contributing to a planned local high street strategy as part of London's Mayor-funded High Street Place Labs programme.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in landscape design and transport planning sectors to engage in a high-profile urban development project. The procurement's direct award method indicates the importance of having pre-established credentials and relationships within the relevant industries. Businesses specialising in urban development, particularly those with expertise in community engagement and strategic planning, would find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio and contributing to significant economic activity enhancements in the public realm. Moreover, SMEs well-versed in collaborative consultancy models stand to benefit, given the reliance on subcontracted expertise and cost assurance consultancy. The project's focus on short to long-term interventions offers continued involvement opportunities, pivotal for sustainable business growth in urban planning and design sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hounslow Town Centre Public Realm and Connectivity Framework

Notice Description

via GLA Architecture + Urbanism Framework The Hounslow Town Centre (HTC) Public Realm & Connectivity Framework will be a design-led, high-level plan that strengthens connections between the high street and key public transport hubs and destinations including Hounslow East and Hounslow Central tube stations; Hounslow train station and Hounslow House (civic centre), as well as retail, leisure, community, faith and cultural assets. Drawing on recent stakeholder and community engagement that has captured community aspirations and priorities for the town centre, the framework will set out short, medium and long-term interventions across streets, spaces, wayfinding, and movement supported by high level costings and delivery phasing in the short (first 12 months), medium (2 - 5 years) and long term (5 years+). The Council will make a direct award to landscape design consultants who will subcontract transport planning consultancy advice. The council will appoint an independent cost consultant to provide cost assurance. The commission is funded by the Mayor of 2025/2026 London's High Street Place Labs programme to develop a local high street strategy that can attract investment to improve the public realm and boost economic activity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd24dc9-75b6-477e-92a9-1ffc81cd5ad0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 29 May 2026 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.williams@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDIO WEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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