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Scarborough Town Centre Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Design Guide

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, recently completed a contract for the "Scarborough Town Centre Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Design Guide." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically design consultancy services, with a focus on conservation, shop front improvements, and public realm enhancements. The process followed a limited competition method suited for below threshold procurement. The contract, which began on 23rd June 2025 and concludes on 3rd October 2025, aims to leverage key identity areas in Scarborough to drive planning efficiencies and regeneration initiatives.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban regeneration, architectural consultation, and conservation design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular could gain from developing tailored approaches to nuanced policy and design challenges characteristic of such projects. With the contract awarded to LUC, based in London, it underscores the potential for growth and partnerships across regions, including but not limited to the North Yorkshire territory, and emphasises the value in creating enriching urban landscapes aligned with local historical identities.

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Notice Title

Scarborough Town Centre Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Design Guide

Notice Description

Appointment of a consultant to undertake a Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Scarborough Conservation Area and produce a supporting illustrated Design Guide for the Town Centre. The work will focus on key identity areas within the town centre, offering practical guidance on shop front improvements, public realm enhancements, and sensitive architectural interventions. The contract includes stakeholder engagement, policy alignment, mapping, visual materials, and preparation of final outputs intended to inform planning decisions and support future regeneration activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055472
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035513-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUC

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