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Blueprint for Growth'/Placemaking Plan

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 09:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torfaen County Borough Council, located in Torfaen, has completed a public procurement process for a project titled "Blueprint for Growth’/Placemaking Plan". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach likely due to the specialised nature of the work. The award notice was published on 28 October 2025, with the contract set to begin on 10 November 2025 and conclude by 11 May 2026. The process is currently at the award stage, with a future signature date scheduled for 3 November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing recruitment services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. It highlights an opportunity for professionals with expertise in placemaking and growth planning to contribute to a strategic development plan in the UK. Gatenby Sanderson, an SME based in Leeds, was identified as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating the opportunities available for similarly sized businesses, especially those capable of offering uniquely skilled personnel and resources. This contract can aid in business growth by securing a notable client such as a public authority, offering enhanced visibility and credibility in the recruitment services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blueprint for Growth'/Placemaking Plan

Notice Description

Initial Blueprint has been undertaken by Council Officers. The next stage of the work needs however to be informed and steered by an external specialist resource bringing capacity and expertise that is not available within either Authority. A specialist recruitment agency has been approached who have been able to identify and source an appropriately experienced and skilled resource for the task

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,604 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 11 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Chambers
Contact Email
stephen.chambers@torfaen.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TORFAEN
Postcode
NP4 0LS
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Panteg
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATENBY SANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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