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title: "Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton - AWARD"
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# Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3c6052f-e038-4959-b276-f6720374dc23

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Tender for the Commission of a Centres Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton". This procurement, classified under consultative engineering and construction services, aims to support the review of the Black Country Core Strategy. The contract spans from 25th March 2019 to 28th February 2020, with an awarded value of £97,933. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which concluded on 27th February 2019, and the tender was awarded to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Ltd. The study focuses on creating strategies for town centre environments and aims to provide essential evidence for effective policy development.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for consultative and engineering firms, especially those with expertise in urban planning and development studies. Businesses involved in research consultancy and building consultancy services will find this procurement particularly relevant. Additionally, companies that specialise in commercial leisure development or have experience with planning policies in local government contexts may thrive by participating in this market segment, helping to shape the future growth and management of town centres across the Black Country region.

## Notice

The Black Country Local Authorities are seeking to commission a Centres Study for the whole of the Black Country to support the review of the Black Country Core Strategy. The Black Country covers the areas of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC), Sandwell (MBC), Walsall Council and City of Wolverhampton Council. The NPPF requires positive planning policies to promote competitive town centre environments and to set out policies for the management and growth of centres over the plan period. The aim of the study is to provide the evidence base for sound and deliverable Core Strategy policies for comparison and convenience shopping, office (B1(a)) and commercial leisure development along with a policy base for other supporting centre uses such as residential and car parking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5981829c-d604-428e-9511-428f73bbed64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,933 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 14:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5981829c-d604-428e-9511-428f73bbed64
- 31 Jul 2019 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5981829c-d604-428e-9511-428f73bbed64
- 31 Jul 2019 at 12:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5981829c-d604-428e-9511-428f73bbed64
- 5 Apr 2019 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5981829c-d604-428e-9511-428f73bbed64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5981829c-d604-428e-9511-428f73bbed64
  31st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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