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Employment Land Review

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 08:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for an Employment Land Review. This opportunity is under the industry category of Research and Development Services, located in the UKJ11 region of the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded through a limited competition method below the threshold, aimed at reviewing the Functional Economic Market Area (FEMA) and conducting a new Employment Needs Assessment (ENA) to support the Bracknell Forest Local Plan. This contract reached completion at the award stage, with Iceni Projects Limited selected as the supplier. The active contract commenced on 14th July 2026 and is set to end by 5th April 2027, with a gross contract value of £41,898.

This tender provides opportunities for growth for consultancy businesses specialising in economic, employment, and market analysis services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project encourages participation from firms capable of delivering detailed research and development services, which will play a crucial role in shaping local strategic planning and development initiatives. Companies adept at undertaking complex assessments and familiar with UK planning frameworks will find this contract particularly beneficial for business expansion and portfolio enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Land Review

Notice Description

The Employment Land Review ("ELR") comprises two separate pieces of work: Stage 1 - A review of the existing Functional Economic Market Area ("FEMA") and Stage 2 - A new Employment Needs Assessment ("ENA"). Combined, these documents will help with the implementation of the Bracknell Forest Local Plan (2024) and inform the preparation of a new Local Plan, which will guide future development in the borough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067040-2026
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
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
£34,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICENI PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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