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Update and review of the Retail and Town Centre Main Uses Study

EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

East Hampshire District Council concluded a procurement process for consulting services concerning the "Update and review of the Retail and Town Centre Main Uses Study." The process falls within the infrastructure works consultancy services category and took place in South East, United Kingdom. This direct procurement method was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 29 January 2026, with the contract running from 19 February to 30 March 2026. The procurement process is in the award stage, with key details published on 23 April 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous given the suitability criteria. Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners, acting as supplier, illustrates that SME entities are well-positioned to take on such consultancy roles. Firms experienced in town centre and retail space studies should be competitive, particularly in understanding regional consultancy requirements in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Update and review of the Retail and Town Centre Main Uses Study

Notice Description

Update and review of the Retail and Town Centre Main Uses Study

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d6ce827-539a-4b26-bfe9-7aee06b01a24
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
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

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 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
EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERSFIELD
Postcode
GU32 3LJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Petersfield Bell Hill
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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