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BT1808 - Landscape and Visual Impact Study

LUTON COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "BT1808 - Landscape and Visual Impact Study," overseen by Luton Council, seeks consultancy services within the research consultancy industry category. The study is intended to support town development and the designation of the River Lea Linear Park, requiring a comprehensive assessment of landscape impact, value, and designation options. Located in Luton, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage on 16 December 2025, with a contract period extending from 4 December 2025 to 6 July 2026. The procurement method was limited, featuring below-threshold, limited competition, and resulted in an active award with the consultancy firm The Landscape Partnership Ltd. The project's legal framework complies with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in landscape consultancy and research services. Firms specialising in visual impact assessments, landscape character evaluations, and strategic planning of natural resources will find this project particularly promising. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in these fields can benefit from competing in future opportunities of similar scope. It illustrates the potential for consultancy businesses to contribute valuable insights into urban planning, and align services with national policy and regional developments. The supplier’s role, fulfilled by The Landscape Partnership Ltd, exemplifies the successful participation in government projects that require nuanced landscape studies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1808 - Landscape and Visual Impact Study

Notice Description

A consultant to produce a Landscape and Visual Impact Study (hereafter referred to as "the study") to provide evidence to support the development and future growth of the town, including reviewing current landscape designations in the adopted Luton local plan against national policy and relevant legislation. The study will also comprise a Landscape Character Assessment, Landscape Value Assessment and designation options study to support the designation of the River Lea Linear Park

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083387-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 6 Jul 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
Jennifer Simpson
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

THE LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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