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title: "Planning Consultancy for Residences (RIBA 2)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Planning Consultancy for Residences (RIBA 2)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65a1ce58-27ab-41f3-9a35-4f910ad78e31

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently concluded a tender process for a Planning Consultancy for Residences, involving RIBA Stage 2 planning advice for their student halls of residences portfolio. This tender, with a total value of £58,000, is classified under the Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Services category and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Savills (UK) Limited has been awarded the contract, which will run from 30th July 2024 to 9th October 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation process below the threshold, emphasising limited procurement and targeted selection to ensure quality and expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in architectural and planning services, particularly those experienced in educational facilities or large residential developments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialized consultancy skills could find similar future tenders advantageous for business growth, as this tender indicates the University's preference for consultancy services tailored to strategic and high-impact projects. Engaging with such projects not only enhances a firm's portfolio but also provides prestigious visibility and potential further opportunities within the academic sector.

## Notice

The University is contracting with a specialist consultant to engage with the Design Team and lead on RIBA Stage 2 planning advice as required as part of the strategic review into the University's student halls of residences portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c94242-53dd-4cdf-9fe7-909b7c1e1651 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2024 - 9 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c94242-53dd-4cdf-9fe7-909b7c1e1651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c94242-53dd-4cdf-9fe7-909b7c1e1651
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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