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BT1806 - Design Code Including Capacity Assessment

LUTON COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 12:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "BT1806 - Design Code Including Capacity Assessment" was conducted by Luton Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process involved a limited competition method, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. It is primarily located in the UKH21 region. Key dates include the contract period from 23rd July 2026 to 12th July 2027, with the contract having been signed on 22nd July 2026. The tender originally moved through various stages and is currently in the award and contract completion phases, having reached completion status.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focused on urban planning and design. The awarded contract to Amanda Reynolds Urbanism Limited highlights the appeal for SMEs in delivering comprehensive planning and design solutions that contribute to sustainable and environmentally responsive urban development. Companies capable of providing high-quality design standards and robust frameworks for developing healthy and green urban areas would find similar tenders beneficial for business growth and establishing a reputation for quality in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1806 - Design Code Including Capacity Assessment

Notice Description

The planning policy team is seeking a consultant to identify sites/areas that have potential for increased density, capacity studies to set minimum densities (as measured by net developable area) and Design codes to support a new local plan. It is anticipated that the Design codes will provide a robust framework for creating healthy, safe, green, environmentally responsive, sustainable and distinctive places, with high-quality design standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d684
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071723-2026
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,990 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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