---
title: "Connecting Houston"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634732"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000634732.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOUSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-04"
---

# Connecting Houston

Buyer: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634732

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## Summary

The Houston Community Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Connecting Houston" project, which is focused on conducting an active travel review in Houston, Renfrewshire. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £23,655. The open procedure tender was completed on 14th December 2020, and the project is backed by funding from Sustrans. The Council, prominent within the community council sector, is located at 1A Main Street, Houston, Johnstone, UK, PA6 7EL.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in active travel and community planning. Businesses with expertise in transport consultancy, urban development, or local government projects could find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Given that 11 bids were received, including 4 from small and medium-sized enterprises, competition may be robust, highlighting the potential for growth in this sector. Firms aiming to establish or enhance their portfolio in community-oriented projects should consider engaging with the Houston Community Council.

## Notice

Active travel review of Houston, Renfrewshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender to secure consultancy to support active travel in and around Houston.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403376 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,655 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | JOHNSTONE |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA6 7EL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Houston, Crosslee and Linwood |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENTON SCOTT-SIMMONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403376
- 30 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398214

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT398214&idx=2
  3rd November 2020 - 16th November Submission Date
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT398214&idx=1
  30th October 2020 - Consultancy Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398214
  Connecting Houston - Active travel review of Houston, Renfrewshire.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403376
  Connecting Houston - Active travel review of Houston, Renfrewshire.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634732
- https://houstonvillage.co.uk/community-council/

## Provenance

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