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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 09:35

Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council has concluded a procurement process for the "e-ITT for the provision of a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment". This contract is part of their strategy to review and rejuvenate the district's town centres outside the National Park. It falls under the services category and was executed via an open, below-threshold competition. The contract, worth £34,383, was awarded to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in London. As the procurement stage has moved from tender to award, the contract period commenced on 1st June 2026 and ends on 3rd August 2026.

This tender is particularly suited for consultancies specialising in market research and urban planning, especially those with expertise in retail and town-centre development trends. The chosen supplier will provide assessments of retail and leisure needs up to 2043, influencing the local economic development strategy and planning policies. Such opportunities enable businesses in the consultancy sector to leverage their expertise to support regional development while positioning themselves as key partners in significant governmental projects. Additionally, this tender encourages the participation of SMEs, supporting smaller enterprises to engage in public sector contracts and contributing to local economic growth.

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Notice Title

e-ITT for the provision of a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment

Notice Description

e-ITT for the provision of a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and award a contract to a single supplier covering the whole region. Supplier(s) are required to satisfy the Councils selection criteria (Best Price Quality Ratio) and submit compliant bids under this tender exercise in order to be considered for contract award.?See Guide for Tenderers for further information relating to the evaluation process. Scope Overview: New Forest District Council is commissioning a consultant (or consultant team) to produce a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment for the District (excluding the National Park). The study will form a key part of the evidence base for the Council's Local Plan Review and emerging Economic Development Strategy. The appointed consultant will be required to: Assess the current vitality and viability of the District's town centres. Analyse national trends that may influence future retail and town centre uses. Provide quantitative and qualitative assessments of future retail, leisure, and town-centre-use needs up to 2043. Review and recommend updates to existing town centre boundaries and shopping frontages. Provide policy recommendations to support the long-term vibrancy of the District's town and village centres. Present initial findings to elected members and prepare a final report suitable for inclusion in the public evidence base.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066df6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057429-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,383 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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