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BT1804 - Green and Blue Infrastructure Study

LUTON COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a procurement process titled "BT1804 - Green and Blue Infrastructure Study" under the limited competition method, classified as a service in research and development consultancy. The project focuses on producing a Green and Blue Infrastructure Study to aid in the development of related policies within a new Luton Local Plan, in accordance with UK planning guidelines. The contract, valued at £39,066.25 net (£46,879.50 gross), is active from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2026. The Environment Partnership (TEP) Ltd from Warrington has been awarded the contract. The procurement process falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government, with the main location for delivery in Luton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in environmental consultancy services to engage in local government contracts, thereby expanding their portfolio and establishing a foothold in public sector projects. The infrastructure study, crucial for urban planning, would greatly benefit from businesses with experience in environmental assessments and policy recommendations. The focus on implementing the National Planning Policy Framework ensures that participating businesses can contribute to sustainable development initiatives, aligning with current ecological and urban planning standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1804 - Green and Blue Infrastructure Study

Notice Description

The requirement is to produce a Green and Blue Infrastructure and Study to provide the evidence required for the development of green and blue infrastructure-related policies within a new Luton Local Plan. This will involve undertaking a baseline assessment of green and blue infrastructure in the town, an analysis of current provision, and testing of Natural England's Green Infrastructure Framework within the Luton context. The methodology used within the study must meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), and any subsequent updates to these whilst the study is being undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040832-2025
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
£39,066 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

THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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