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title: "Uplands Development - Provision of Public Consultation Services in Connection with the Master Plan"
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# Uplands Development - Provision of Public Consultation Services in Connection with the Master Plan

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7602e42a-457f-4cb1-a6e2-0381b3309623

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council seeking public consultation services for the Uplands Development project, located near Botley, Hampshire. This project aims to create a new housing development that includes a school, roads, landscaping, amenity areas, and service diversions. The tender, classified under business services, was awarded on May 26, 2020, with a completed contract period from June 15, 2020, to February 26, 2021. The services were procured through a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to the specialized nature of the requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public consultation and stakeholder engagement, particularly those familiar with local developments. The awarded contract, valued at £65,000, reflects the need for businesses that have knowledge of the Uplands project to ensure successful liaison and communication among involved parties. Companies that specialise in public relations management and have prior experience in similar housing and infrastructural projects would be well-suited to engage in such tenders, thus leveraging their skills to contribute to this complex development initiative.

## Notice

The new proposed housing development at Uplands, near Botley, Hampshire, will consist of housing, a school, new roads, rerouted public rights of way, landscaping, the creation of amenity areas and service diversions. The successful implementation of such a complex scheme requires skilled public consultation and stakeholder engagement, together with good public relations management to ensure that all interested parties are committed to the agreed overall master plan and the successful implementation of same. Grasshopper Communications were were originally appointed through Arup on the HCA framework, however this framework has expired and HCC require the balance of the services to be completed via a direct appointment. The services to be provided by Grasshopper consist of continuing the liaison between all the parties involved to ensure a successful outcome in respect of the master plan. It is not feasible to tender this award to other suppliers who would be disadvantaged by lacking the background knowledge to complete the service required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb339b4-dd35-47bd-9372-db622b09cd00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRASSHOPPER COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb339b4-dd35-47bd-9372-db622b09cd00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb339b4-dd35-47bd-9372-db622b09cd00
  20th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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