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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 17:09

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Gloucester City Council involves the award of an urban planning services contract titled "Gloucester City Master Plan" aimed at transforming and regenerating Gloucester City. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on urban planning. The process was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold, starting with a tender initiation and now at the award stage. The contract was signed on 12th February 2026 and runs until 30th November 2026. The project's scope covers various regions across the United Kingdom, providing extensive reach and impact in the UK, particularly in the UKK region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive urban planning and design services. Companies specialising in master planning and regeneration projects would find this contract particularly appealing. Given the limited competition procurement method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may have competitive advantages in participating, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED, an SME based in London. Consulting services capable of aligning with local government strategies and demonstrating expertise in transformative urban development are well-suited to compete and succeed in similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gloucester City Master Plan

Notice Description

The Public Sector Body require a Consultant who can demonstrate their expertise, understanding and capability of delivering a Masterplan that will align to the Gloucester City Plan and the Joint Core Strategy, by recognising that Gloucester is a transforming, growing and regeneration City.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014520-2026
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
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
£86,427 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£86,427 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 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
Gloucester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2FB
Postcode Area
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
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED

Further Information

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