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title: "Wakefield City Centre Masterplan Development"
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# Wakefield City Centre Masterplan Development

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52efb590-65d8-4b09-8de0-a322c418d42d

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## Summary

Wakefield Council is seeking to appoint a multi-disciplinary master planning consultancy for the "Wakefield City Centre Masterplan Development." This procurement, classified under urban planning services, is situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender process, which followed an open procedure, was published on 27 September 2019, with a submission deadline of 28 October 2019. The contract is set to commence on 6 January 2020 and conclude by April 2021.

This masterplan project provides numerous opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in urban design, architecture, and consultancy services. The focus on revitalising Wakefield's economic landscape makes this tender well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of demonstrating innovative urban development solutions. Engaging in this type of local government project can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Wakefield Council (the Council) wishes to appoint an experienced, multi-disciplinary master planning consultancy team with strong urban design skills to produce a Masterplan that will provide a strategic framework for Wakefield City Centre, guiding its physical development and economic growth, within the context of the adopted and emerging statutory development plan and relevant strategies for Wakefield City Centre. The masterplan proposals will bring about a series of high quality developments and complementary schemes that will contribute to the inclusive, sustainable and cohesive vision for Wakefield City Centre. Primarily the purpose of this masterplan is to help address issues of decline in the retail and business sectors (in terms of empty units, vacant and underutilised office space, rates of retail/business closures exceeding new businesses opening) within the city centre. It will create a positive reputation for the city as a desirable place to live, work and play. The masterplan will reflect developments already carried out or ongoing, current and emerging planning policies and design standards and the economic market context. The Masterplan is to be completed during the contract period of 18 months starting on 06 January 2020 with completion of the project by April 2021. Additional information: The tender documents are available for interested suppliers to download from the YORtender system (www.yortender.co.uk) using reference DN436587. Bidders are required to register on this site in order to access the documentation Please use the messaging function on YORtender to raise any questions relating to this scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc535521-1dee-47b4-a6b2-bbfd2cc2f86d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,394 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRELLS (LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2020 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc535521-1dee-47b4-a6b2-bbfd2cc2f86d
- 27 Sep 2019 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa9b938-b3d3-4c9b-9d21-9d3085b5b515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc535521-1dee-47b4-a6b2-bbfd2cc2f86d
  29th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aa9b938-b3d3-4c9b-9d21-9d3085b5b515
  27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/default.htm

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