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Homes England - DARTS - Planning & Technical Services - Emnie Lane, Leyland, Central Lancashire

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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20 Apr 2026 at 18:46

Summary of the contracting process

The recently awarded public procurement process, facilitated by Homes England, focuses on the provision of planning and technical services for the Emnie Lane area in Leyland, Central Lancashire. This project falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 20 April 2026, with the contract commencing on 21 April 2026 and concluding on 21 April 2027. The procurement task requires the preparation and submission of an outline planning application, alongside supporting technical documentation for the disposal of the site. The total contract value is £464,914.01 and is specific to England, United Kingdom.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this contract offers substantial potential within the architectural and engineering services sector. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing them with a chance to apply their expertise in planning and technical services by delivering solutions to support site disposal. Homes England, known for its strategic contributions to community development, has collaborated with Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, indicating a preference for large-scale execution capabilities. Businesses that specialise in planning services and have demonstrated proficiency within Central Lancashire will find this project aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Homes England - DARTS - Planning & Technical Services - Emnie Lane, Leyland, Central Lancashire

Notice Description

The commission relates to the preparation and submission of an outline planning application & preparation of a robust technical pack to support disposal of the site on land owned by Homes England in South Ribble, Lancashire. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-england-contracts-and-tenders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e779bbc-8484-472e-ba29-7e580c88b8b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed303cd-b664-4bfa-901c-1421f953a2bf
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£464,914 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£464,914 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2027 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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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