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The Provision of Population and Household Projection Updates for the 2nd Replacement Local Development Plan

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 11:40

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Population and Household Projection Updates for the 2nd Replacement Local Development Plan". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the realm of research and development as well as business management consultancy, with the main location being in the region marked as UKL16 in Hengoed, United Kingdom. The competitive open procurement method was used, and the contract was awarded on 7th August 2025 to Edge Analytics Ltd. This contract, extending until 31st March 2027, involves the provision of consultancy services to update population, household, and employment-led projections necessary for informing the 2nd Replacement Local Development Plan. The total contract value is approximately £22,740 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, and business management. Given the broad scope of required consultancy, this opening is particularly suited for SMEs aiming to expand their footprint in government consultancy services. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in providing evidence-based projections for local development plans stand to benefit from engaging with such procurement opportunities, especially those familiar with Welsh regional development and planning regulations. Successful participation in these contracts not only boosts credibility but also offers further opportunities for related projects, contingent upon further funding availability.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Population and Household Projection Updates for the 2nd Replacement Local Development Plan

Notice Description

Notice for Award of Contract for the provision of consultancy services to undertake population, household and employment-led projections updates to inform the 2RLDP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Providing responses on representations received on the projections, and the resultant implications for housing and employment land provision, from third parties as a result of future 2RLDP consultation stages; and for any appearances that the successful consultant will need to make at the examination into the 2RLDP in respect of the revised projections. The Council reserves the right to commission the Consultant for any related Work that may come out of this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046883-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Asher Bashir
Contact Email
bashia@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441443863352

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
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

EDGE ANALYTICS

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