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27557 - Student Accommodation Study

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Plymouth City Council, pertains to a project titled "27557 - Student Accommodation Study". This contract falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and concerns the region of Plymouth, located in the United Kingdom. It has transitioned from the tender to the award stage, and the contract was signed on 26th November 2025. The procurement method employed was limited competition, deemed below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD DEBENHAM TIE LEUNG LIMITED. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £32,910, is active and is set to conclude by 31st August 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially those equipped to handle studies related to student accommodation. Large consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in the public sector or in educational infrastructure analysis, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By engaging in this process, businesses can establish their credibility with public authorities such as Plymouth City Council and potentially secure further contracts in the UK government's sub-central public sector. The structure of a limited competition suggests value for businesses that can offer niche expertise or bespoke consultancy services.

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Notice Title

27557 - Student Accommodation Study

Notice Description

To provided reports on Student Accommodation Study

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060379
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002171-2026
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
Large

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
£27,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD DEBENHAM TIE LEUNG

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