Tender

BT1811- Historic Environment Study

LUTON COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is inviting tenders for the "BT1811- Historic Environment Study," a procurement process aimed at producing a comprehensive study which will include Conservation Area Appraisals and Heritage Impact Assessments, among other evaluations of Luton's historic sites. This opportunity falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and targets work in the Luton area, specifically within the UKH21 region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open competition method, where electronic submissions are allowed. Interested parties must make enquiries by 13th August 2025 and submit tenders by 18th August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 23rd August 2025 and conclude by 22nd August 2026, with a total gross value of £50,399.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on historical and environmental consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in heritage studies. The procurement process encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the suitability criteria. Companies that can deliver high-quality research and demonstrate effective pricing strategies stand to benefit from the quality and price weighting approach, set at 70% for quality and 30% for price. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm's portfolio, offering a visible role in shaping Luton's heritage strategy and planning, which in turn could lead to further opportunities in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1811- Historic Environment Study

Notice Description

The requirement is to produce a Historic Environment Study comprising of Conservation Area Appraisals, the review of Luton's local heritage list including its registered parks and gardens, scheduled monuments and potential archaeological sites to provide the baseline of the historic environment in Luton. Additionally, there is also the requirement to produce Heritage Impact Assessments for site allocations to be included in the new Local Plan. It is likely that the council will also require Conservation Area Management Plans to be produced, however, this will be reviewed once tenders have been received and confirmed before the award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05807e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045723-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anushka Vadodaria
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
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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