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Technical Advice for Planning Decisions (Interim Arrangement) - VARIATION 2

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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06 Aug 2024 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has awarded a contract titled "Technical Advice for Planning Decisions (Interim Arrangement) - VARIATION 2" for urban planning and landscape architectural services. This contract, valued at £450,000, involves an extension of the existing contract by five months. The contract runs from 31st July 2024 to 17th January 2025, with services to be delivered within England. This stage of the procurement is complete as the contract has been awarded to Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, trading as Lichfield, through a direct procurement method under a single tender action below the threshold.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders given the procurement method used. By engaging in such projects, businesses can bolster their portfolio and gain visibility within government tenders, potentially leading to more collaborative opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Advice for Planning Decisions (Interim Arrangement) - VARIATION 2

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes. A variation has been issued to extend the contract date by 5 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3872bdbb-51d8-4a4d-a8b1-698ff3410e59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/192fb784-6daf-4830-aba5-ca9a978be2b4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS LIMITED, TRADING AS LICHFIELD

Further Information

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