Economic Impact Assessment of the Universal Studios development on North Northamptonshire

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Estimated value

£25k

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Published

25 Jun 2026

Deadline 24 Jul 2026

Description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to prepare an Economic Impact Assessment of the Universal Studios development in Bedford on North Northamptonshire. The purpose of the study is to robustly assess the attraction's economic, employment, and visitor impacts for North Northamptonshire, to provide evidence suitable for use in the emerging Local Plan and other strategies. It should include recommendations on how the Council, working with other stakeholders, can maximise the opportunities arising from the development and mitigate any threats.

Scope

Reference
NNC/PLACE/UNIVERSAL/SE
Total value
£25,000 excluding VAT
£30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
06 Aug 2026 to 29 Jan 2027
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79311400
79311410
79400000
Contract locations
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
09 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission deadline
24 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission address
submission details are set out in the RFQ
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition