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title: "Retail and Town Centre Study"
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# Retail and Town Centre Study

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-355121dc-94c9-47c1-9cf4-a2bbd2f30567

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Torbay Council for the project titled "Retail and Town Centre Study," aimed at assessing retail trends, health, and shopping patterns influenced by COVID-19. This project falls under the urban planning services category and has a contract value of £25,000. The procurement method utilised was a direct award via a waiver of financial regulations. The contract period runs from 2nd August 2021 to 1st November 2021, with the tender period concluding on 25th July 2021. Located in Torquay, South West England, this process is now complete, and the award was published on 11th July 2022.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in urban planning, retail analysis, and market research. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders, as they fit the suitability criteria. The insights gained from this study could bolster business growth in the retail sector by informing strategies related to location and market dynamics, fostering innovative solutions in response to evolving consumer behaviour.

## Notice

Retail and Town Centre Study to assess trends (including the influence of COVID-19), health and shopping patterns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc93c249-4a32-47a8-bb7f-4d34cc02f244 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award via waiver of Financial Regulations and Contract Procedures - Waiver 420. |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 1 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVISON YOUNG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc93c249-4a32-47a8-bb7f-4d34cc02f244

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc93c249-4a32-47a8-bb7f-4d34cc02f244
  11th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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