Award

Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2025 at 09:34

TenderAmendment

01 Oct 2024 at 11:07

Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has announced the completion of the procurement process for the "Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)" with a focus on providing supportive and insightful planning advice to local communities in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure below threshold, with an award date of 23 December 2024. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, will commence on 21 February 2025 and end on 20 February 2027. The procurement is classified under "Architectural, engineering and planning services" within the services category.

The establishment of the Community Planning Advice Service presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) to contribute to local development initiatives. Businesses specializing in planning advice, community engagement, and training services are well-suited to compete, fostering growth through civic involvement and capacity building within local communities. The awarded contractor, Planning Aid for London, will collaborate with Westminster City Council to ensure effective community participation in planning processes while providing valuable training on emerging development proposals. This initiative is poised to enhance the planning capabilities of local stakeholders, making it a lucrative opportunity for firms with relevant expertise.

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Notice Title

Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)

Notice Description

The Town Planning Service is exploring options that would enable the establishment of a Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS). The CPAS would provide independent, supportive and insightful, planning advice and guidance to local communities so that they can engage more effectively in the planning process. The ambition is to develop a co-ordinated service that can also provide training to those that have been engaged with in relation to emerging development proposals. Additional information: Was unable to publish this notice within timeframes. I have created the notice manually through contracts finder, located here. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8176a2a5-2dab-422c-9bff-363a05191bf0

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffceab1e-ba39-4e78-a92f-b6ee2e586572
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANNING AID FOR LONDON

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