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title: "Retail and Lesiure Needs Town Centre Assessment Study"
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# Retail and Lesiure Needs Town Centre Assessment Study

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93ab226a-4805-4631-86a2-6c34f524a172

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## Summary

The Council, through its buying organisation capitalEsourcing based in London, is initiating the procurement process for a "Retail and Leisure Needs Town Centre Assessment Study". This assessment will contribute to the evidence base required for the production of the Council's Local Plan, focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services. The public procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 8th May 2020. The project seeks to evaluate future town centre needs, including aspects such as floor space and vacancy rates, with observations on growth projects.

This tender represents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in urban planning, market assessment, and local development strategies. Businesses well-positioned to compete in this process are those with expertise in conducting comprehensive needs assessments and retail studies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging with this tender can help such firms expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector market.

## Notice

The Council will be inviting consultants to carry out a study to consider the future of our town centres. It will form a key part of the evidence base to support the production of the Council's Local Plan. The study will assist in informing the Council's future approach to the provision of additional town centres usages and their nature and function Additional information: The Council are looking to undertake a Retail Needs Assessment covering elements such as floor space, vacancy rates. taking account of projects in growth and looking to identify future need. This may be through one, or more consultants. The Council is looking to understand approach, timescales and costs. Alternative Contact Preeti.GulatiTyagi@rbkc.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78035913-63bc-497a-be46-1784cb86252b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 May 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2020 at 07:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78035913-63bc-497a-be46-1784cb86252b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78035913-63bc-497a-be46-1784cb86252b
  8th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rbkc.gov.uk

## Provenance

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