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Contract Details Notice - Parks Development Strategy

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 09:17

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process has been conducted by the City & County of Swansea for a Parks Development Strategy, with the primary industry category being services, specifically evaluation consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Counterculture Partnership LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The contract has been signed and became active as of 12th September 2025, with a completion date by 22nd December 2025. The procurement was executed under an open method as a below-threshold open competition. The strategy is to be implemented in the Swansea region (UKL18), United Kingdom, adhering to the Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy businesses, particularly those specialising in evaluation and management consultancy services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and entities familiar with public authority projects can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to strategic developments within public parks. By engaging with such public projects, businesses can enhance their industry reputation and open doors for future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Details Notice - Parks Development Strategy

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for Contract for the provision of a Parks Development Strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060382-2025
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 22 Dec 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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