---
title: "Blueprint for Growth'/Placemaking Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d4c9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-28"
---

# Blueprint for Growth'/Placemaking Plan

Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4c9

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## Summary

Torfaen County Borough Council, located in Torfaen, has completed a public procurement process for a project titled "Blueprint for Growth’/Placemaking Plan". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on recruitment services. The procurement was completed through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach likely due to the specialised nature of the work. The award notice was published on 28 October 2025, with the contract set to begin on 10 November 2025 and conclude by 11 May 2026. The process is currently at the award stage, with a future signature date scheduled for 3 November 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing recruitment services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. It highlights an opportunity for professionals with expertise in placemaking and growth planning to contribute to a strategic development plan in the UK. Gatenby Sanderson, an SME based in Leeds, was identified as the supplier for this contract, demonstrating the opportunities available for similarly sized businesses, especially those capable of offering uniquely skilled personnel and resources. This contract can aid in business growth by securing a notable client such as a public authority, offering enhanced visibility and credibility in the recruitment services sector.

## Notice

Initial Blueprint has been undertaken by Council Officers. The next stage of the work needs however to be informed and steered by an external specialist resource bringing capacity and expertise that is not available within either Authority. A specialist recruitment agency has been approached who have been able to identify and source an appropriately experienced and skilled resource for the task

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068790-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 11 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,604 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORFAEN |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP4 0LS |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Panteg |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2025 at 09:36 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068790-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068790-2025
  28th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
- https://www.gatenbysanderson.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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