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28 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Q1534- Provision of Newbridge South Feasibility Study" under the services category. The project primarily falls within the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is situated in the UK region of Bridgend. This contract, starting on 3rd August 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, was awarded to Hiraeth Architecture Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Cardiff. The process follows Welsh devolved regulations, and the contract was signed on 24th July 2026, with a total value of GBP 48,625, excluding VAT. The procurement followed a below-threshold method, with the contract status now listed as active.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in feasibility studies and related consultancy services. Given the focus on community services, companies with expertise in urban planning, architecture, or local government projects will find this tender particularly beneficial. The involvement of an SME, such as Hiraeth Architecture Ltd, highlights the potential for smaller firms to successfully compete in this sector, provided they can offer specialised expertise and demonstrate the capacity to fulfil the specific project requirements. Such projects can enhance a business’s portfolio and position them for future similar government and community-oriented contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Q1534- Provision of Newbridge South Feasibility Study

Notice Description

This is a UK7 contract notice to award Q1534- Provision of Newbridge South Feasibility Study.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071073-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIRAETH ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

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