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Visioning & Master Planning

EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council has awarded the contract for "Visioning & Master Planning" to Turner and Townsend, a consultancy firm based in Glasgow. The project is focused on developing an Investment Prospectus, building on previous work in Barrhead and other areas within East Renfrewshire. By leveraging expert data analysis, the initiative aims to identify potential projects and generate new ideas for local development. The procurement followed a limited award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition, and the value of the contract, signed on 26 January 2026, is £90,600. This contract falls within the industry category of General Public Services and is located in the region UKM83.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in economic development, placemaking, and regeneration consultancy. Given the contract's nature and scope, firms with expertise in data analysis and strategic planning can leverage their skills to propose innovative solutions for regional development. With the project centred on crafting an Investment Prospectus, businesses adept in creating robust economic frameworks and community engagement strategies will find this an attractive venture. SME businesses like Turner and Townsend have demonstrated their capability in this domain, suggesting that similar firms could successfully compete in future tenders of this kind.

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Notice Title

Visioning & Master Planning

Notice Description

Appointment of experienced economic development/placemaking/regeneration consultants to support our aspirations of developing an Investment Prospectus for East Renfrewshire Council. This work will build on and expand work already undertaken by the Council in Barrhead and in other areas. Consultants will have the expertise to interrogate data in an objective way, identifying potential projects, options and new ideas for the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of economic development, placemakin, regeneration consultants to support our aspirations of developing an Investment Prospectus for East Renfrewshire Council. This work will build on and expand work already undertaken by the Council in Barrhead and in other areas. Consultants will have the expertise to interrogate data in an objective way, identifying potential projects, options and new ideas for the area.

Procurement Information

Call off from Framework - Crown Commercial Services RM6165

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825615
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550969
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER AND TOWNSEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550969
    Visioning & Master Planning - Appointment of experienced economic development/placemaking/regeneration consultants to support our aspirations of developing an Investment Prospectus for East Renfrewshire Council. This work will build on and expand work already undertaken by the Council in Barrhead and in other areas. Consultants will have the expertise to interrogate data in an objective way, identifying potential projects, options and new ideas for the area.

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