---
title: "BT1805 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# BT1805 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560d5

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## Summary

The procurement process associated with Luton Council, titled "BT1805 - Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study," has reached the award stage. This initiative, aligned with the United Kingdom's research and development consultancy services, aims at providing crucial support for Luton Local Plan's development through a comprehensive study. The contract, valued at £36,900 gross, was signed on 3 July 2025, and covers the period from 7 July 2025 to 6 July 2026. The procurement method involved limited competition below threshold, demonstrating a targeted approach to selecting suppliers. The location for this contract is in the UKH21 region, with key legal frameworks ensuring compliance with National Planning Policy Framework requirements.

This procurement offers growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy. Businesses like Knight Kavanagh and Page Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of organisation that can effectively compete in such tenders. With Luton Council as the contracting authority, the initiative encourages SMEs to engage in public sector projects that strategize local development plans, reinforcing their portfolio and expertise in public infrastructure planning. Businesses with experience in local plan development and consultancy services would be particularly well-positioned to leverage such contracting opportunities for expansion and diversification.

## Notice

The OSSR Study must provide the evidence required for the development of a new Luton Local Plan (that is found to be 'sound' following Submission and examination) and will feed into the supporting Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP). The methodology used within the study must therefore, meet or be consistent with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). In addition, there will need to be a complementary approach to reviewing the relevant infrastructure provision within the current adopted Local Plan including supporting evidence base and implementation progress.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNIGHT KAVANAGH AND PAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 08:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040740-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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