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Employment Land Assessment

TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 13:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tewkesbury Borough Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, facilitated a procurement process titled "Employment Land Assessment". The process was aimed at engaging a qualified consultant or consortium to evaluate the suitability of sites for employment development, adhering to the National Planning Policy Framework and best practices. The procurement fell under research and development services. Located in Tewkesbury, UK, this tender used an open method below threshold, and was initially active from September 3, 2025, with a closing submission deadline on September 29, 2025, and concluded on May 7, 2026, when the contract was awarded to BE Group for a total value of £42,569. This contract will run from January 8, 2026, to January 7, 2027, with an optional renewal for up to 12 months.

This procurement contract represents significant opportunities for companies specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those proficient in strategic development and stakeholder engagement. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations within local government frameworks. The open competition provides an equitable chance for diverse business entities, including SMEs, to obtain contracts by offering competitive tender submissions. Engaging with projects of this nature can facilitate growth by broadening professional networks and establishing credibility in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Land Assessment

Notice Description

The Authorities are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant (or consortium) to prepare an ELA. The overarching requirement is to undertake an ELA for the Authorities that will assess the suitability of sites and broader locations for employment development. The ELA should be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and recognised best practice. The assessment should also make recommendations on the development of a vision and strategy for future development. In undertaking the ELA, the Supplier is expected to engage with relevant stakeholders and produce a final report accompanied by relevant maps and diagrams to the specification set out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041868-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 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
TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 5TT
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury South
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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