e-ITT for the provision of a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the urban development and housing sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the urban development and housing sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
e-ITT for the provision of a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment
New Forest District Council (NFDC) are carrying out this procurement exercise to identify, select and award a contract to a single supplier covering the whole region.
Supplier(s) are required to satisfy the Councils selection criteria (Best Price Quality Ratio) and submit compliant bids under this tender exercise in order to be considered for contract award.?See Guide for Tenderers for further information relating to the evaluation process.
Scope Overview:
New Forest District Council is commissioning a consultant (or consultant team) to produce a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment for the District (excluding the National Park). The study will form a key part of the evidence base for the Council's Local Plan Review and emerging Economic Development Strategy.
The appointed consultant will be required to:
Assess the current vitality and viability of the District's town centres.
Analyse national trends that may influence future retail and town centre uses.
Provide quantitative and qualitative assessments of future retail, leisure, and town-centre-use needs up to 2043.
Review and recommend updates to existing town centre boundaries and shopping frontages.
Provide policy recommendations to support the long-term vibrancy of the District's town and village centres.
Present initial findings to elected members and prepare a final report suitable for inclusion in the public evidence base.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 057429-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About New Forest District Council
New Forest District Council has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by New Forest District Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP LIMITED was awarded the contract for £34,383. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057429-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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