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title: "BT1806 - Design Code Including Capacity Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d684"
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buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# BT1806 - Design Code Including Capacity Assessment

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d684

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "BT1806 - Design Code Including Capacity Assessment" was conducted by Luton Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process involved a limited competition method, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. It is primarily located in the UKH21 region. Key dates include the contract period from 23rd July 2026 to 12th July 2027, with the contract having been signed on 22nd July 2026. The tender originally moved through various stages and is currently in the award and contract completion phases, having reached completion status.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focused on urban planning and design. The awarded contract to Amanda Reynolds Urbanism Limited highlights the appeal for SMEs in delivering comprehensive planning and design solutions that contribute to sustainable and environmentally responsive urban development. Companies capable of providing high-quality design standards and robust frameworks for developing healthy and green urban areas would find similar tenders beneficial for business growth and establishing a reputation for quality in public sector projects.

## Notice

The planning policy team is seeking a consultant to identify sites/areas that have potential for increased density, capacity studies to set minimum densities (as measured by net developable area) and Design codes to support a new local plan. It is anticipated that the Design codes will provide a robust framework for creating healthy, safe, green, environmentally responsive, sustainable and distinctive places, with high-quality design standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071723-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,990 |

## 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 | AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071723-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071723-2026
  29th July 2026 - 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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