Scope
Reference
ASSET P/REF 0087
Description
Tewkesbury Borough Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council have been selected by The Office of Place (Now MHCLG) as Design Code Pathfinders to prepare an exemplar design code, covering the three areas. The design code will be a framework for creating healthy, safe, green, environmentally responsive, sustainable and distinctive places, with a consistent and high-quality standard of design.
The Strategic and Local Plan (SLP) area has distinct built and landscape characters, and history, and within each LA are further distinct character areas. It is vital future development reflects the strengths and unique character of the areas within the SLP, whilst making the best use of land and protecting/enhancing its unique natural and historic environment.
The SLP councils are seeking experienced and visionary Consultants to prepare the design code, aiming to be an exemplar design code for the region.
Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which will they will be given access to the full documentation through this e-tendering system.
When the documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website and selecting the "View Details" button of this project.
Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.
Any questions relating to this should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £119,999 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 31 January 2027
- 1 year, 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 June 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
18 June 2025, 6:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Home
e-procurement portal
Contracting authority
Tewkesbury Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYM-8582-LTMW
Public Services Centre,
Tewkesbury
GL20 5TT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Heather Judge
Telephone: 01684272083
Email: procurement@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Tenders/Current
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government