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Framework Masterplan and Investment Plan for Totton Town Centre

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council has completed a procurement process for the development of a Framework Masterplan and Investment Plan for Totton Town Centre, which aims to revitalise the area. The consultancy services for urban planning, tagged under industry category "Urban planning services," fall within the public authority sub-central government classification. This contract, valued at £262,000 gross (£218,000 net), has been awarded to AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM LIMITED via a direct award method, with the contract period starting on 17th April 2026 and ending on 31st December 2026. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the key interventions proposed are designed to make Totton a vibrant town centre, leveraging its current strengths and improving upon identified weaknesses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning services, particularly those with expertise in developing investment plans and masterplanning. As an award for consultancy services, the contract encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM LIMITED to engage in transformative projects that can shape local development positively. Businesses that can collaborate with local councils to strategise urban interventions are well-placed to compete and grow within the scope of public sector contracts. The contract's focus on strategic development and investment planning reinforces the potential for growth opportunities, especially for firms capable of aiding partnerships in shaping future funding cases.

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Notice Title

Framework Masterplan and Investment Plan for Totton Town Centre

Notice Description

Framework Masterplan and Investment Plan for Totton Town Centre The Council is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified Contractor to prepare a Framework Masterplan and Investment Plan for Totton town centre. The document will consider the current strengths and weaknesses of Totton and propose interventions which will help transform it into a vibrant town centre going forward. This will include looking at key sites and existing land uses which currently do not meet their potential and producing a robust plan to support the Totton Partnership's desire for change. Alongside a Framework Masterplan, the chosen Contractor will need to produce a costed Investment Plan with proposed phasing to assist the Partnership in making the case for future funding.

Procurement Information

we agreed a contract at PS117k added an extension for just short of 50% at PS53K. but managed to over spend PS43k untracked against the procurement limits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06857e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035282-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM

Further Information

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