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title: "Guildford Urban Capacity Study [GBC]"
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buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Guildford Urban Capacity Study [GBC]

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-326f4149-33d6-4632-9257-3b5406f75ce6

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## Summary

Guildford Borough Council is seeking a supplier to conduct an urban capacity study for Guildford town centre and its environs. The project is part of the Council's update to its Local Plan, aimed at identifying deliverable and developable site allocations to meet increased housing needs. This procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently in the Tender stage. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th October 2024 at 14:00 BST and the contract period running from 15th November 2024 to 14th November 2028. The procurement addresses housing services under the CPV class 70333000, with additional classifications for feasibility studies and technological demonstrations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in urban planning, housing services, and feasibility studies. Companies with robust capabilities in conducting thorough urban capacity analyses and identifying potential development sites will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The ability to support the Council's objectives could lead to further collaborations and increased visibility in the public sector market, making it an ideal prospect for agile firms looking to expand their footprint in municipal projects.

## Notice

Guildford Borough Council is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake an urban capacity study within Guildford town centre and its environs. The Council is embarking on an update to its Local Plan and will need to identify a number of deliverable and developable site allocations in order to meet its increased housing need. Additional information: To place a submission for this tender please access via the below link, and login with your credentials if already registered on the SE Shared Service portal: https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing If you are not registered on the SE Shared Services, and would like to place to submission for this tender, then please register your companies details via the below link. Once registered you will be able to access the tender documentation: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34909066-ad7e-44c2-ad3f-e8b73c3666fc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SURREY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU2 4BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | St Nicolas |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34909066-ad7e-44c2-ad3f-e8b73c3666fc
- 23 Sep 2024 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34909066-ad7e-44c2-ad3f-e8b73c3666fc
- 23 Sep 2024 at 13:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34909066-ad7e-44c2-ad3f-e8b73c3666fc
- 10 Sep 2024 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34909066-ad7e-44c2-ad3f-e8b73c3666fc
- 30 Aug 2024 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34909066-ad7e-44c2-ad3f-e8b73c3666fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34909066-ad7e-44c2-ad3f-e8b73c3666fc
  23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.guildford.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

## Provenance

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