---
title: "Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Study - Joint Local Plan - BMSDC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06784d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Study - Joint Local Plan - BMSDC

Buyer: BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06784d

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## Summary

Babergh District Council, alongside Mid Suffolk District Council, has awarded a contract to Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited for a Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure Study to inform the new Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan. The procurement process involved limited competition, targeting commercial property consultants with relevant expertise. Based in Ipswich, the buying organisations are within the UKH14 region and classify as sub-central government authorities. This tender process reached completion with contract activities commencing on 1st April 2026 and expected to conclude by August 2026, aligning with the contract's active status from 27th March 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential renewal until 30th September 2029.

The awarded contract presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and related consultancy, particularly in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. Large-scale organisations capable of delivering comprehensive study reports would find this tender suited to their expertise. The procurement method of limited competition indicates a tailored selection process, potentially making it ideal for businesses with established credentials in commercial property consulting. It underscores the importance for such firms to keep abreast of upcoming tenders, especially those commissioned by local sub-central government authorities seeking refined analytical input to shape regional planning initiatives.

## Notice

Mid Suffolk District Council and Babergh District Council invites quotes from suitably qualified and experienced commercial property consultants to undertake a comprehensive Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure Study. This Study will help to inform the preparation of the new Babergh and Mid Suffolk Joint Local Plan. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 , Final Report to be completed by August 2026. The deadline for clarification questions is Monday 23rd February 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on Suffolk Sourcing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029313-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,857 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029313-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029313-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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