Tender

GB-London: Planning Advisory Service Local Plan Publication Readiness & Examination 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 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government in London is seeking to procure services related to the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Local Plan Publication Readiness and Examination Support. This procurement falls under the architectural, engineering, and planning services category, with specific emphasis on urban planning and landscape architectural services. The location for the delivery of services is London, United Kingdom. Currently, the process is at the tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender was last amended on 12 August 2025, and the deadline for submissions is set for 1 September 2025 at 16:00. The contract period is scheduled from 30 September 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to offer expert advice, shared learning opportunities, and practical tools to strengthen local authority readiness for publication and examination. It calls for businesses adept in providing targeted support through tailored one-to-one sessions, focused masterclasses, and sector-wide learning. Companies specialising in training models for officers and councillors, particularly in the urban planning realm, would find this tender an ideal opportunity to leverage their expertise and expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Planning Advisory Service Local Plan Publication Readiness & Examination Support

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2025 for the following reason: Access code F8FKKTYP3B(This support package is designed to help LPAs strengthen their readiness for publication and examination by offering expert advice, shared learning opportunities, and practical tools. It includes tailored one-to-one support for individual authorities, focused masterclasses for small groups, and a sector-wide summary of key lessons learned. Where relevant, it may also include delivery of PAS-developed training models for officers and councillors.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b8e773-f3a9-4ad4-bf63-0c17f7d28e6d
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
SME, 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
1 Sep 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

Further Information

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