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BT1805 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study

LUTON COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 08:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process associated with Luton Council, titled "BT1805 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study," has reached the award stage. This initiative, aligned with the United Kingdom's research and development consultancy services, aims at providing crucial support for Luton Local Plan's development through a comprehensive study. The contract, valued at £36,900 gross, was signed on 3 July 2025, and covers the period from 7 July 2025 to 6 July 2026. The procurement method involved limited competition below threshold, demonstrating a targeted approach to selecting suppliers. The location for this contract is in the UKH21 region, with key legal frameworks ensuring compliance with National Planning Policy Framework requirements.

This procurement offers growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy. Businesses like Knight Kavanagh and Page Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of organisation that can effectively compete in such tenders. With Luton Council as the contracting authority, the initiative encourages SMEs to engage in public sector projects that strategize local development plans, reinforcing their portfolio and expertise in public infrastructure planning. Businesses with experience in local plan development and consultancy services would be particularly well-positioned to leverage such contracting opportunities for expansion and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1805 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study

Notice Description

The OSSR Study must provide the evidence required for the development of a new Luton Local Plan (that is found to be 'sound' following Submission and examination) and will feed into the supporting Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP). The methodology used within the study must therefore, meet or be consistent with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). In addition, there will need to be a complementary approach to reviewing the relevant infrastructure provision within the current adopted Local Plan including supporting evidence base and implementation progress.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2025
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Simpson
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNIGHT KAVANAGH AND PAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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