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.
Contract 1. Design Code Pathfinders
Supplier
Contract value
- £99,910 excluding VAT
- £119,892 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2026
- Possible extension to 31 January 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
6 month optional extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
DHUD Ltd
6 Bakers Cottages, Longmeadow Road,
Lympstone,
EX8 5LP
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07917774802
Email: info@dhud.co.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Design Code Pathfinders
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