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12 Jun 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Beatties Development Delivery Strategy." This project seeks experienced consultants to produce a comprehensive Development Delivery Strategy for the former Beatties building located in Wolverhampton City Centre. The primary objective is to develop a strategy that informs council decision-making and proposes a route to regeneration. With a total gross budget of £120,000, the tender is part of an open, below-threshold competition. Key dates for this procurement include the tender deadline, which has been recently amended to 15 July 2026 at 12:00p.m. The industry category for this contract is "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," and it operates within the UKG39 region, covering Wolverhampton and the surrounding area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in law, marketing, consulting, or related services to expand their portfolio, particularly within regeneration and development sectors. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to demonstrate their proficiency in strategic development projects and public sector collaboration. Specifically, businesses with expertise in making public interest cases, using compulsory purchase guidelines, and engaging in comprehensive land assembly proposals are well-suited to compete. A robust showing in terms of quality—comprising 60% of the evaluation criteria—coupled with competitive commercial offerings, will be crucial for successful bidders aiming to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Beatties Development Delivery Strategy

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to produce a comprehensive Development Delivery Strategy including Compulsory Purchase advice ('the Strategy') for the former Beatties building ('the site'), in Wolverhampton City Centre. The purpose of this commission is to produce an evidence-based Strategy that will inform Council decision-making and set out a clear route to regeneration. The Strategy will establish the public interest case, identify a viable and deliverable development approach, and define an appropriate delivery route, including consideration of land assembly and compulsory purchase powers if required. It is intended to provide the supporting analysis and clarity needed to progress the site towards acquisition, partner procurement and delivery, but does not include the drafting or implementation of a Compulsory Purchase Order.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b474
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064975-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY 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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

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