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Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 15:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process for the establishment of a Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS) under the title "Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)". Aimed at providing independent planning guidance to local communities, this initiative covers architectural, engineering, and planning services, classified under CPV code 71240000. The contract, with a value of £140,000, will be executed from 21 February 2025 to 20 February 2026 in London, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure and targeted both SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

The CPAS contract presents valuable business opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the architectural, engineering, and planning sectors. The provision of comprehensive planning advice and training aligns well with organisations experienced in community engagement, planning consultancy, and educational outreach. Firms equipped to deliver the specified services can anticipate significant growth through active involvement in this critical community-supportive project.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdb500ed-a50d-4428-9050-5a0579fa3a60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8176a2a5-2dab-422c-9bff-363a05191bf0
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
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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