Planning

Retail, Leisure and Hotel Study

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Sep 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a "Retail, Leisure and Hotel Study". This tender is part of the Council's preparation of a new Local Plan extending to the year 2042, and it seeks quotes from suitably qualified suppliers for a comprehensive needs assessment in retail, culture, leisure, and hotel sectors. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting feasibility study, advisory services, and analysis, classified under the CPV code 71241000. Located in Southampton, within the UKJ32 region, the procurement process is managed as an open competition below the threshold, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 29th September 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 6th October 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the fields of consultancy, real estate planning, and leisure sector analysis. It is particularly well-suited for service providers with expertise in conducting comprehensive market assessments and strategic advisory. Given the project's focus on shaping the local framework until 2042, participating businesses are presented with a chance to significantly influence Southampton’s future development landscape. The award criteria, predominantly based on quality with a 70% weighting, alongside competitive pricing, underline the necessity for partners who deliver substantial value and innovative insights.

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Notice Title

Retail, Leisure and Hotel Study

Notice Description

Southampton City Council ("the Authority") is inviting Quotes from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of a Retail, Culture, Leisure, and Hotel Needs Assessment. The Authority is preparing a new Local Plan to 2042; the plan period end date is subject to changes in national plan-making procedures. The new Local Plan needs to take account of the changes made in planning and related policy since Southampton's current development framework was adopted. Further information to be found in the tender document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053000-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 6 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

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