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Conservation Area Review 2025

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 11:54

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 11:16

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheltenham Borough Council initiated an open procurement process for the "Conservation Area Review 2025," aimed at reviewing the Conservation Areas of Cheltenham and updating the Conservation Area Appraisal. This tender is classified under technical consultancy services and is geographically focused on the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKK1. The procurement method employed is an open competition below the threshold. The contract stage is now in the award phase, with an active contract awarded to PURCELL Architecture Limited. The procurement process was launched with a tender document published on 7th November 2025, with the contract period running from 17th February 2026 to 12th April 2026, and the maximum possible extension until 13th July 2026 based on performance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in conservation appraisals. SMEs can find a fitting niche in this contract, given the suitability criteria that favour small to medium enterprises. PURCELL Architecture Limited, a supplier from London, has successfully secured the tender, highlighting the potential for businesses with expertise and a demonstrated capability in meeting conservation briefs and project timelines to thrive. Businesses looking to expand into regional projects or those focused on heritage conservation consultancy will find potential growth avenues through contracts like this one, suggesting a competitive landscape for firms in the architecture and consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

Conservation Area Review 2025

Notice Description

The authority is seeking experienced consultants to undertake a review of Cheltenham's Conservation Areas, including producing an updated Conservation Area Appraisal for a contract duration of 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016414-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
£41,587 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£41,587 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
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
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

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