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Retail Needs Assessment

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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30 Jun 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a "Retail Needs Assessment" has been completed by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, a sub-central government public authority located in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. This service contract was aimed at acquiring consultants to perform a Retail Needs Assessment as a part of the Council's Revised Local Development Plan. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, indicating a below-threshold approach. Key dates of the contract include a start date on 27th May 2025 and an end date on 31st August 2025, with the award being finalised on 26th May 2025. The associated industry category is "Research and development services and related consultancy services," and the relevant regional location is UKL15 in Wales.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in research and consultancy services tailored to retail needs assessments. The awarded contract to Nexus Planning Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrates that businesses with similar capabilities and specialisations could be well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future. Such opportunities are crucial for expanding business portfolios and establishing a foothold in government contracts that require specific consultancy expertise.

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Notice Title

Retail Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Procurement of consultants with requisite expertise, to undertake a Retail Needs Assessment as evidence for the Council's Revised Local Development Plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036100-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 31 Aug 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
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXUS PLANNING

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