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Development of a Place Strategy

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process titled "Development of a Place Strategy" which focuses on enhancing its visitor economy, inward investment, and regeneration efforts. This service contract, awarded directly without competition, seeks to integrate Halton's cultural, heritage, and business assets. Located in Widnes, within the region of UKD71, the procurement process has reached the award stage, commencing on 1st September 2025, and concluding by 31st March 2026. The project was delivered by VIV'ID(A.) LTD, a Manchester-based SME, under a contract valued at £42,000.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for companies specialising in urban planning services and related sectors. It primarily benefits those with a focus on developing comprehensive strategies to enhance regional economic and cultural profiles. SMEs and businesses experienced in crafting brand packages that align with local heritage and regeneration goals would find themselves particularly well-suited for such projects. The direct procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses to engage with local authorities needing specialised services below the competitive threshold, thereby facilitating growth in niche sectors.

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Notice Title

Development of a Place Strategy

Notice Description

Halton is looking to develop a Place Strategy and associated brand package that will incorporate its visitor economy, inward investment and regeneration aspirations to showcase our cultural and heritage assets, our green spaces, our business offer and regeneration spaces and places.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071423-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIV'ID(A.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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