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title: "Design Code Pathfinders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-18"
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# Design Code Pathfinders

Buyer: TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515d9

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## Summary

Tewkesbury Borough Council, in collaboration with Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council, has concluded the procurement process for the "Design Code Pathfinders" project, a strategic initiative backed by the Office of Place to develop an exemplary design code for the region. This contract, awarded to DHUD Ltd, spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a potential six-month extension. The project focuses on creating a framework for sustainable urban development across these unique regions, and it is categorised under research and development services. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for experienced consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in urban planning and sustainable development, to showcase their expertise and contribute to setting high-quality standards in urban design. The project seeks innovative and visionary consultants to lead the charge, making it particularly appealing to large consultancy firms with a strong portfolio in creating vibrant and environmentally responsive urban spaces. Businesses with a focus on research and development, consultancy services, and those inclined towards activities that dovetail with public sector frameworks have the opportunity to engage in significant urban development work, thus allowing them to broaden their influence and growth potential within the UK consultancy market.

## Notice

Tewkesbury Borough Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have been selected by The Office of Place (Now MHCLG) as Design Code Pathfinders to prepare an exemplar design code, covering the three areas. The design code will be a framework for creating healthy, safe, green, environmentally responsive, sustainable and distinctive places, with a consistent and high-quality standard of design. The Strategic and Local Plan (SLP) area has distinct built and landscape characters, and history, and within each LA are further distinct character areas. It is vital future development reflects the strengths and unique character of the areas within the SLP, whilst making the best use of land and protecting/enhancing its unique natural and historic environment. The SLP councils are seeking experienced and visionary Consultants to prepare the design code, aiming to be an exemplar design code for the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041222-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | £99,910 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TEWKESBURY |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL20 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Tewkesbury South |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHUD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 09:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041222-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 12:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022227-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041222-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022227-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Home
  e-procurement portal

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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