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Provision of Planning Validation Consultancy Services for Great Yarmouth Borough Council

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 23:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the planning validation consultancy services for Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been completed. Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council act as the buyer for this project, which falls under the industry category of technical assistance services, with additional aspects of technical support and planning services. This contract, located in the East of England, United Kingdom, was awarded on 1st May 2024 and commenced on 3rd May 2024, with completion expected by 31st March 2026. The procurement was undertaken as an exemption from the Council's contract procedure rules for below-threshold contracts, with a total value of £47,796 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialise in technical consultancy and support services related to urban planning and infrastructure development. Businesses that can provide expertise in technical validation will find this category fitting. Furthermore, the procurement method being an exemption for below-threshold contracts might interest companies that are experienced in managing smaller-scale public sector projects. Such engagements can help businesses build their portfolio in the public sector and enhance regional presence in the East of England, offering a strategic growth path in the field of consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Planning Validation Consultancy Services for Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875ee01d-8a3d-4b7b-99e7-c2ea365f45de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption from Council's Contract Procedure Rules for below threshold contracts
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356200 - Technical assistance services

71356300 - Technical support services

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,796 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,796 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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