Tender

GB-London: Planning Advisory Service Local Plan Project Management Support

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:40

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06 Aug 2025 at 15:45

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06 Aug 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government is seeking to procure services under the contract titled "GB-London: Planning Advisory Service Local Plan Project Management Support." This procurement falls within the urban planning services category, specifically targeting architectural, engineering, and planning services. The project is situated in London, United Kingdom, with the tender in the active stage, amended as of 12 August 2025. The procurement is executed using an open procedure, with key deadlines set for the tender period to conclude by 1 September 2025, and the contract to commence on 30 September 2025, running until 31 March 2027. The project's estimated value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, focusing on managing local plan submissions and adapting to upcoming system changes mandated by the government.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and project management support. Companies with expertise in co-designing toolkits, providing one-to-one consultations, and conducting group sessions for planning authorities will find this project particularly advantageous. The contract's focus on strengthening project management processes within local councils is likely to favour organisations experienced in timetabling, resourcing, and risk management. Although the contract is not designated for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), ventures associated with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering an avenue for expanding service offerings within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Planning Advisory Service Local Plan Project Management Support

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2025 for the following reason: To Respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3GM292WDVV Access code 3GM292WDVV(Planning Advisory Service (PAS) are helping councils complete and submit their local plans made under the pre-2025 system before the cut-off date of December 2026 and helping councils understand and respond to a new LURA system of making local plans in 30 months. This support will help LPAs strengthen the project management of their plan-making processes. It includes the co-design of a toolkit, one-to-one support, and group-based sessions to improve timetabling, resourcing, and risk management. The focus is on practical advice and tools that can be consistently applied across both plan-making systems. )

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f03476-f28b-409a-afb5-c8806447a2e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

30196000 - Planning systems

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stephen Barker
Contact Email
pas@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07919374328

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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