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GLA 97081 Ilford Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) - Eye Level Visualisations

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:22

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 11:39

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), with support from Transport for London, has completed the procurement for consultancy services to produce visualisations for the emerging Ilford Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF). The project, titled "GLA 97081 Ilford Opportunity Area Planning Framework - Eye Level Visualisations", falls within the industry category of 'Designs' under the Central Government's procurement framework. The procurement method employed was a direct award, without competition, justified under the Procurement Act 2023. This award was to the supplier, WE MADE THAT LLP, a small and medium-sized enterprise, further extending the existing service arrangement. The contract commenced on 12 December 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1 April 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in design and consultancy services, particularly those already engaged in urban planning and visual communication. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like WE MADE THAT LLP, are particularly well-suited to deliver creative, urban design solutions envisaged in this project. By contributing to the visual communication of town centre growth, both design firms and consultancy services can expand their portfolios and demonstrate expertise in delivering impactful visual solutions for urban environments. The Greater London Authority's commitment to enhancing communication through visual presentations opens avenues for innovative businesses to showcase their capabilities in the planning sector.

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Notice Title

GLA 97081 Ilford Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) - Eye Level Visualisations

Notice Description

This procurement is for consultancy services to produce a series of visualisations to illustrate and communicate emerging town centre growth. The commission will be delivering effective visuals for inclusion within the emerging Ilford Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF). The visualisations will be central to the success of the guidance. This request for additional works is consistent with the procurement rationale outlined above. In accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 7(a) of the Procurement Act 2023, we consider the justification for this direct award to be compliant, as a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services, or works that are either different from or incompatible with those already in place . This requirement is consistent with the ongoing delivery of the current service arrangement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e034
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080019-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,663 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£19,663 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 1 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
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bediakilic@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE MADE THAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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