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title: "BT1811 - Historic Environment Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e143"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
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# BT1811 - Historic Environment Study

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e143

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## Summary

Luton Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, recently concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "BT1811 - Historic Environment Study". This tender, falling under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, sought the development of detailed appraisals for Luton’s conservation areas to support a new Local Plan. The procurement, classified as a services category, was conducted using a limited method under a below-threshold competition framework. The process progressed to the award stage on 14 November 2025 and involved activities located within the UKH21 region, encompassing Luton in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded and signed on 7 November 2025 and is set to be actively executed from 8 November 2025 through to 23 October 2026.

The Historic Environment Study contract presents a growth opportunity for companies specialising in archaeological and historical research consultancy. Businesses with expertise in conducting assessments and management plans for conservation areas would find this type of project particularly beneficial to their portfolio. Given the limited competition procurement method employed, companies that can offer niche, high-quality consultancy services in the assessment and management of historic sites will be well-positioned to compete in such opportunities. The successful bidder, Field Archaeology Specialists Limited, exemplifies the kind of large-scale, seasoned industry players that can significantly benefit from such contracts, reinforcing their presence in the public sector consultancy space.

## Notice

The council requires the production of a Historic Environment Study as evidence to support the new Local Plan. A Conservation Area Appraisal and a Management Plan were adopted for Plaiter's Lea in 2020. These documents along with the Historic Area Assessment published by Historic England in 2011 provide an assessment of the character of the conservation area and general recommendations for improvement. Detailed appraisals are therefore required that assess the current conditions within all of Luton's five conservation areas, which can support the development of strategies and polices in the new Local Plan. It is likely that the council will also require Conservation Area Management Plans to be produced, however, this will be reviewed once tenders have been received and confirmed before the award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073896-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2025 - 23 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,775 |

## 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 | FIELD ARCHAEOLOGY SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073896-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073896-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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