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Management of Planning Applications

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

14 Mar 2022 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Management of Planning Applications" service, classified under technical planning services (CPV code 71356400). This procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023. The total contract value was £90,000, with a minimum value of £75,000, and the tender period ended on 25 February 2022. The service was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd, with the award notice published on 14 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in planning and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in processing planning applications and managing backlogs will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this sector can lead to business growth as local councils increasingly seek specialised support to navigate planning legislation and local policies.

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Notice Title

Management of Planning Applications

Notice Description

The scope of the resource is limited to determining planning applications on behalf of the Council in accordance with governing legislation and local policies. The case load is expected to take the form of a 'back-log' of applications. The pace and rate at which the cases are processed will be determined by availability of staff and resources which the parties shall discuss and agree throughout the lifetime of this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42cbf568-6020-4fa1-8fab-0a94838f7738
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14287197-4e36-485b-92f6-447fd6540515
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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