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SDS - Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 Jun 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has completed a tender for the "SDS - Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment." This procurement process, classified under services, involved a limited competition below a certain financial threshold. Located in Bristol, the project aims to assess employment land needs within the regional boundaries of the authority. The tender reached its award stage on 1st June 2026. The procurement stage was "Award," having begun with a planning phase on 22nd May 2026 and concluding with the contract set to end on 31st July 2026. The contract was awarded to Hardisty Jones Associates Limited, signifying the active status of the arrangement, with the actual value set at £149,869 GBP.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specializing in urban planning, research, and development consultancy services. Given the nature of the project, companies with experience in strategic land assessments, urban planning, or regional development consultancy would find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. As the procurement method entails limited competition, businesses capable of providing comprehensive solutions within outlined thresholds are likely to benefit considerably, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SDS - Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Provision of an Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment within the West of England Combined Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aac9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051589-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

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
£149,869 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 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
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARDISTY JONES ASSOCIATES

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