Award

Grays Road Planning Consultancy

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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Award

15 May 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed the procurement process for providing planning consultancy services titled "Grays Road Planning Consultancy". This procurement falls within the building consultancy services industry category and also includes urban planning and landscape architectural services. It is located in London, United Kingdom, with the procurement process having reached the 'Award' stage as of 15th May 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 81,250 and covers a period starting from 19th May 2025 to 18th November 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method as a single tender action, below the threshold, to suit the project's requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in planning and building consultancy services. Since the procurement method was direct, businesses with established relationships or specific expertise in the region have the potential for growth through similar engagements. Companies like Vail Williams LLP, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that SMEs can effectively compete by offering specialised consultancy services tailored to the needs of local government projects. The emphasis on building consultancy and planning expertise makes it particularly suitable for SMEs focused on urban development and architectural services.

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Notice Title

Grays Road Planning Consultancy

Notice Description

Award: Grays Road Planning Consultancy Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b964bc0-6c66-44e1-9a67-d2366a2ac03e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55d6e53-b8d1-45aa-9512-7f4d3b43f7be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAIL WILLIAMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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