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15 Jul 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has completed the procurement process under the title "Local Plan Transport Support", focused on providing transport advice for the Local Plan work. The process was under the services industry category, specifically involving research and development services and related consultancy. Located in Kingston upon Thames, UKI63 region, the contract period ranged from 20th February 2026 to 20th December 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold and without competition, resulting in a contract valued at £35,718 GBP gross.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises in the consulting services sector. Businesses specialising in transport consultancy, research, and development can leverage such contracts to establish a foothold or expand their services within government projects. The collaboration with the public authority underlines the potential for reputable exposure and the chance to contribute to significant local government planning initiatives, essential for enterprises aiming to enhance their public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Local Plan Transport Support

Notice Description

To provide Transport advice on the Local Plan work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066798-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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
£29,765 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY SCIENCE

Further Information

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