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Awarded · ResultStage · award

Luton Council

BT1798 Retail Study Local Plan

Business ServicesCPV 73000000
ValueValue not published
Awarded
Published11 Nov 2025
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded
NEXUS PLANNING LIMITED

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Who to contact
Amanda Clark
procurement@luton.gov.uk
01582548080

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

The brief

The council requires the production of a Town Centre and Retail Study as evidence to support the new Local Plan.

The most recent Retail Study was previously undertaken by WYG Planning & Environment in July 2015.

The study will also help inform other Council initiatives and projects where appropriate including those related to improving health outcomes.

The methodology used within the study must consider the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) including ensuring the sequential approach to new floorspace provision, maintaining the vitality of town centres and planning for retail and other town centre uses.

The study should comprise: A review of relevant retail policy and guidance including the National Planning Policy Framework, Planning Practice Guidance, best practice, Luton Local Plan policies and Supplementary Planning Guidance.

Consideration of relevant Luton Council strategies and documentation including the Council’s 2040 Vision.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The council requires the production of

The council requires the production of a Town Centre and Retail Study as evidence to support the new Local Plan.

02

The methodology used within the study must

The methodology used within the study must consider the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) including ensuring the sequential approach to new floorspace provision, maintaining the vitality of town centres and planning for retail and other town centre uses.

03

The study should comprise

The study should comprise:.

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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
award · Awarded
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
072685-2025
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