BT1900 - Professional Support for Flood Risk - Open Lea OBC

LUTON COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "BT1900 - Professional Support for Flood Risk - Open Lea OBC", with a focus in the urban planning services category. This procurement involved a direct award process aimed at obtaining professional support for flood risk management in Luton town centre. The project entails tasks like undertaking a peer review of a draft Outline Business Case, engaging with involved parties including the Environmental Agency, and implementing flood risk management strategies. The contracting process, valued at £95,000, has reached the award stage with WSP UK Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and extends until 1st April 2027.

This procurement opportunity presents notable potential for growth in the urban planning and environmental consulting sectors, particularly benefiting firms proficient in flood risk assessment and sustainable drainage. Business entities specialising in urban planning, water-supply, waste consultancy, or environmental services could find such initiatives beneficial to expand their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in critical infrastructure and environmental projects. The project requires collaborative efforts with local authorities and environmental bodies, offering a robust platform for consultancy firms to showcase their skills in comprehensive public infrastructure.

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Notice Title

BT1900 - Professional Support for Flood Risk - Open Lea OBC

Notice Description

The council is seeking a competent supplier to undertake an urgent peer review of a draft Outline Business Case for a flood risk management project in Luton town centre - Open Lea 2. The scheme consists of 3-4 lengths of de-culverting with creation of new pocket parks around the open stretches, repairs to culvert that need to remain in place between the Leaside hotel and Power Court, retrofit of sustainable drainage elements alongside the overland flowpaths affecting the town centre from the north, east and south. The supplier will be expected to engage with the EA to fully appreciate their comments, in particular in relation to hydraulic modelling, and the Lead Local Flood Authority at the council, as they led the development of the OBC and related evidence base. The supplier will be expected to undertake, in an expedient manner, a peer review and update of the OBC and appendices (to the extent that is necessary) to enable submission under the current Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Funding Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b509c52-bdca-4a63-ab15-41cc7d5497ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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