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Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Tewkesbury Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a significant procurement opportunity titled "Tewkesbury Garden Communities Spatial Framework". This tender falls under the business services category, specifically consultancy, which aims to support the development of a comprehensive garden town-scale project in Tewkesbury, UK. The procurement process is open with submissions to be made via an online e-procurement portal until 3rd August 2026. The project commences on 24th August 2026 and offers the potential for renewal upon agreement. The main focus is on providing multi-disciplinary masterplanning, urban design, and strategic planning services, with quality playing a significant role in the tender evaluation criteria.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for consultancies specialising in urban planning, master planning and design, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive frameworks that integrate economic growth, high-quality infrastructure, and effective placemaking. The project is valued at £150,000, making it particularly attractive for firms interested in significant regional development initiatives. Businesses with a strong background in delivering quality solutions in the realm of urban development and strategic consultancy are well-suited to compete for this tender, which prioritises quality, price, and social value in its awarding metrics.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tewkesbury Garden Communities Spatial Framework

Notice Description

Tewkesbury Borough Council (the Authority) is procuring consultancy services to prepare a Spatial Framework for the Tewkesbury Garden Communities (TGC) area. This commission forms a critical component of the Authority's strategy to deliver a comprehensively planned garden town-scale development, supporting significant housing and economic growth while ensuring high-quality placemaking and infrastructure delivery. The successful supplier will be required to provide multi-disciplinary masterplanning, urban design, and strategic planning services to develop a robust and deliverable Spatial Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c423
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063124-2026
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
Not specified
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Apr 2027 6-12 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
TEWKESBURY BOROUGH 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
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 5TT
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury South
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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