Economic Impact Assessment of the Universal Studios development on North Northamptonshire

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Notice Title

Economic Impact Assessment of the Universal Studios development on North Northamptonshire

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to prepare an Economic Impact Assessment of the Universal Studios development in Bedford on North Northamptonshire. The purpose of the study is to robustly assess the attraction's economic, employment, and visitor impacts for North Northamptonshire, to provide evidence suitable for use in the emerging Local Plan and other strategies. It should include recommendations on how the Council, working with other stakeholders, can maximise the opportunities arising from the development and mitigate any threats.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcde
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059750-2026
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

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 6 Aug 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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: CORBY
Postcode: NN17 1QG
Post Town: Northampton
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location: TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority: North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward: Lloyds
Westminster Constituency: Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059750-2026
25th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18237
Request for Quotation - sets out the specification and all requirements

Notice URLs

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