---
title: "Town Centre Placemaking Plans 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050bb3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-20"
---

# Town Centre Placemaking Plans 2025

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050bb3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Town Centre Placemaking Plans 2025," initiated by Carmarthenshire County Council, involved commissioning services to craft comprehensive placemaking strategies for the towns of Ammanford, Carmarthen, and Llanelli. Currently in the award stage, the contract was awarded to Urban Foundry Ltd on 14 August 2025 with a completion date by 13 August 2026, focusing on architectural, engineering, and construction services. Operating under UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, the process adopted an open, below-threshold competition method. The contract, valued at £75,000 excluding VAT, underscores the council's commitment to vibrant town planning under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SME consultancies specializing in urban planning, community engagement, and town centre revitalisation. Smaller firms, particularly those with a strong architectural and engineering background that can enhance public engagement strategies, would find this contract aligns well with business expansion goals. Such entities can leverage their position in community-centric projects to foster innovative urban transformation, strengthening their portfolio and capability in delivering sustainable environmental planning solutions. This project notably supports the objectives and strategies inherent in public sector revitalisation operations, particularly in sub-central government spaces within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT A TENDER OPPORTUNITY Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned a Consultant to produce Town Centre Placemaking plans for each of Carmarthenshire's three primary towns of Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050235-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | URBAN FOUNDRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050235-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035476-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 15:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018541-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050235-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035476-2025
  26th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018541-2025
  1st May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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