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title: "Guildford Urban Capacity Study"
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# Guildford Urban Capacity Study

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a26fb16e-9f48-48a9-8f71-662b1949d9bf

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## Summary

Guildford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Guildford Urban Capacity Study" to Maccreanor Lavington Limited, under the industry category of Infrastructure Works Consultancy Services (CPV: 71311300). This open procedure, conducted below the threshold, aimed to appoint a consultant to examine potential development opportunities within Guildford's urban area to update the Guildford Borough Local Plan (2015 - 2034). The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract commencement on 4th February 2025 and its completion on 3rd February 2028. The study will be delivered to postal code GU2 4BB in Guildford, and the awarded contract value is estimated at £70,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in consultancy services related to urban infrastructure planning and development. Companies specialising in urban studies, development planning, and infrastructure consultancy are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Winning such projects can bolster business growth by expanding their portfolio and establishing connections with local councils, enhancing credibility and market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint a consultant to undertake a study of potential development opportunities with the urban area of Guildford for the purpose of informing an update to the Guildford Borough Local Plan (2015 - 2034).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a80bbd7-9eb4-4e47-aae8-3298e96e78e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU2 4BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | St Nicolas |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACCREANOR LAVINGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a80bbd7-9eb4-4e47-aae8-3298e96e78e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a80bbd7-9eb4-4e47-aae8-3298e96e78e6
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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