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Strategic Support to Leeds Development Programme

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has awarded a contract titled "Strategic Support to Leeds Development Programme" under the industry category of development consultancy services (CPV code 73220000). The contracting process was a direct award, with Aughton Lane Limited securing the contract valued at £25,000. The procurement relates to services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract began on 19th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This announcement is part of the award stage, with the award notice published on 26th February 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for established, large businesses within the development consultancy sector. Given the procurement’s focus on strategic support in urban development, firms specialising in consultancy services are well-placed to provide innovative solutions and strategies to enhance the programme goals effectively. The direct award methodology suggests Leeds City Council sought specialised expertise, aligning with businesses possessing robust experience in public sector developments, potentially fostering long-term partnership possibilities with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Support to Leeds Development Programme

Notice Description

Strategic Support to Leeds Development Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16603b3a-ec34-4d1d-8420-adcd1f7018e9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUGHTON LANE

Further Information

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