Tender

Vicarage Road Parade Improvements Design

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Vicarage Road Parade Improvements Design," with a focus on services within the community development sector. This tender falls under the industry category of services and is part of a broader consultancy framework agreement addressing highways, infrastructure, and traffic engineering. The location for this procurement process is primarily in the UK, with delivery taking place in Watford. Currently active, the tender stage is open to submissions until 16th December 2025. Prospective suppliers have a deadline for enquiries on 10th December 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, positioned below the threshold value for more straightforward access for businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the infrastructure, traffic engineering, and community services sectors to establish a partnership with the Watford Borough Council. Ideal candidates for this competition would include firms experienced in providing tailored design solutions that align with community aspirations and stakeholder requirements. Given that the award criteria weigh 60% towards price and 40% towards quality, businesses that offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality stand a higher chance of success. This tender could serve as a gateway for growth and networking within local government projects, particularly for businesses aiming to build reputations in public sector consultancy and service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vicarage Road Parade Improvements Design

Notice Description

Further competition off the Place Shaping Consultancy Framework Agreement (Highways, Infrastructure, Traffic Engineering and Transportation), Lot 1 and Lot 3 for the delivery of a design solution for improvements to the parade that is appropriate for the location, fully reflects the aspirations of the local community, business operators and wider stakeholders. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Provision-of-services-to-the-community./529U822C5M To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/529U822C5M

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ead2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077961-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anita Awuku
Contact Email
anita.awuku@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01923278345

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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