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BT1810 - Infrastructure Strategy Study

LUTON COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for the "BT1810 - Infrastructure Strategy Study" under tender ID DN784717. This project falls within the research and development services industry category, focusing on consultancy services related to infrastructure planning. The location for the delivery of services is Luton, within the UKH21 region. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage, with the award being made on 7th November 2025. The project is governed by the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, valued at £45,999.90 gross, commenced on 8th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 12th October 2026. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, specifically below threshold with limited competition criteria.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large-scale consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure strategy and urban planning. The scope encompasses utilities, community and health facilities, leisure, culture, education, and transport infrastructure. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio in public sector consultancy and contribute to the long-term growth and development of Luton. The contract's specifications are well-suited for firms specialising in comprehensive urban development strategies, especially those capable of delivering significant insights into infrastructure capacity and expansion needs. Such businesses will benefit from demonstrating their capability in handling complex development projects, fostering potential for future engagements with sub-central government public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1810 - Infrastructure Strategy Study

Notice Description

The planning policy team is seeking a consultant to produce an Infrastructure Strategy Study (ISS) to provide evidence to support the development and future growth of the town. The ISS will establish an up-to-date baseline of existing infrastructure provision by type, and current capacity, setting out the quantity of new or expanded infrastructure that will be needed to serve any additional population and housing development within Luton as well as commercial and employment allocations. The range of infrastructure providers and types will include: - * Utilities Infrastructure * Community and Health Facilities * Leisure, tourism & Culture Facilities * Education Facilities * Transport Infrastructure

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073922-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anushka Vadodaria
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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