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Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Study - Joint Local Plan - BMSDC

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Babergh District Council, alongside Mid Suffolk District Council, has awarded a contract to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited for a Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure Study to inform the new Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan. The procurement process involved limited competition, targeting commercial property consultants with relevant expertise. Based in Ipswich, the buying organisations are within the UKH14 region and classify as sub-central government authorities. This tender process reached completion with contract activities commencing on 1st April 2026 and expected to conclude by August 2026, aligning with the contract's active status from 27th March 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential renewal until 30th September 2029.

The awarded contract presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and related consultancy, particularly in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. Large-scale organisations capable of delivering comprehensive study reports would find this tender suited to their expertise. The procurement method of limited competition indicates a tailored selection process, potentially making it ideal for businesses with established credentials in commercial property consulting. It underscores the importance for such firms to keep abreast of upcoming tenders, especially those commissioned by local sub-central government authorities seeking refined analytical input to shape regional planning initiatives.

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Notice Title

Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Study - Joint Local Plan - BMSDC

Notice Description

Mid Suffolk District Council and Babergh District Council invites quotes from suitably qualified and experienced commercial property consultants to undertake a comprehensive Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure Study. This Study will help to inform the preparation of the new Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 , Final Report to be completed by August 2026. The deadline for clarification questions is Monday 23rd February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on Suffolk Sourcing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06784d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029313-2026
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,857 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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