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Award

10 Jul 2025 at 16:49

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Meanwhile Space Consultancy for the year 2025/26. The procurement was conducted under an open competition, specifically for below-threshold services, which attracted SMEs as potential suppliers. The consultancy contract, titled "CCBC Meanwhile Space Development Consultancy (2025/26)", was awarded to Urban Foundry Ltd. The project involves research and development, alongside business and management consultancy services, to enhance the vibrancy of town centres within the UKL16 region of Wales. Awarded on 10th July 2025, with a completion date set for the end of March 2026, the scope of work aims to identify and repurpose suitable units within the principal town centres of Caerphilly Borough.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses focusing on consultancy, urban development, and strategic management services. By participating in such tenders, firms can expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in the public sector. Companies that excel in transforming urban spaces and engaging entrepreneurs to revitalise town centres will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Given the project's funding through the Shared Prosperity Fund, it is imperative that involved businesses demonstrate a successful track record in managing similar projects to adhere to the required outputs and outcomes stipulated in the funding conditions. Engaging with municipalities like Caerphilly County Borough Council could potentially lead to further commissions up till 2027, for those exhibiting outstanding results.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CCBC Meanwhile Space Consultancy (2025/26)

Notice Description

Notification of award of contract for the provision of a Meanwhile Space Consultancy (2025/26) for Caerphilly Borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039075-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Urban Foundry Ltd

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