---
title: "SDS - Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aac9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# SDS - Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment

Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aac9

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## Summary

The West of England Combined Authority has completed a tender for the "SDS - Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment." This procurement process, classified under services, involved a limited competition below a certain financial threshold. Located in Bristol, the project aims to assess employment land needs within the regional boundaries of the authority. The tender reached its award stage on 1st June 2026. The procurement stage was "Award," having begun with a planning phase on 22nd May 2026 and concluding with the contract set to end on 31st July 2026. The contract was awarded to Hardisty Jones Associates Limited, signifying the active status of the arrangement, with the actual value set at £149,869 GBP.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specializing in urban planning, research, and development consultancy services. Given the nature of the project, companies with experience in strategic land assessments, urban planning, or regional development consultancy would find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. As the procurement method entails limited competition, businesses capable of providing comprehensive solutions within outlined thresholds are likely to benefit considerably, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of an Employment Land Strategic Needs Assessment within the West of England Combined Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051589-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £149,869 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARDISTY JONES ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051589-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051589-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/

## Provenance

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