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Town Centre Placemaking Plans 2025

Carmarthenshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 14:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 May 2025 at 16:11

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Town Centre Placemaking Plans 2025," initiated by Carmarthenshire County Council, involved commissioning services to craft comprehensive placemaking strategies for the towns of Ammanford, Carmarthen, and Llanelli. Currently in the award stage, the contract was awarded to Urban Foundry Ltd on 14 August 2025 with a completion date by 13 August 2026, focusing on architectural, engineering, and construction services. Operating under UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, the process adopted an open, below-threshold competition method. The contract, valued at £75,000 excluding VAT, underscores the council's commitment to vibrant town planning under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SME consultancies specializing in urban planning, community engagement, and town centre revitalisation. Smaller firms, particularly those with a strong architectural and engineering background that can enhance public engagement strategies, would find this contract aligns well with business expansion goals. Such entities can leverage their position in community-centric projects to foster innovative urban transformation, strengthening their portfolio and capability in delivering sustainable environmental planning solutions. This project notably supports the objectives and strategies inherent in public sector revitalisation operations, particularly in sub-central government spaces within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Centre Placemaking Plans 2025

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A TENDER OPPORTUNITY Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned a Consultant to produce Town Centre Placemaking plans for each of Carmarthenshire's three primary towns of Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050235-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Urban Foundry Ltd

Further Information

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