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Marrons Planning Consultants

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Marrons Planning Consultants" under the industry category of Design Consultancy Services. The purpose was to secure expert witness advice and support for a planning appeal. The council, located in Towcester, England, finalised the award on 1st December 2024 with Marrons Associates. The contract, valued at £30,000, will run from 1st December 2024 to 3rd March 2025, with the tender process completed under a procurement method categorised as "Other - Waiver". The procurement process has targeted consulting services within the specified location, NN1 1ED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in planning consultancy, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are deemed suitable for such bids. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business’s portfolio, provide invaluable experience in collaborating with a prominent council, and potentially lead to further opportunities in the consultancy sector. Businesses geared towards providing expert legal and planning advice will find this tender especially relevant to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Marrons Planning Consultants

Notice Description

To provide expert witness advice and support for a planning appeal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2d71c36-29be-49d8-a778-9ea12f46cf13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7563143b-d6c0-43ac-a37e-af3836b6882c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 3 Mar 2025 1-6 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.ellis@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 7000

Buyer Location

Locality
TOWCESTER
Postcode
NN12 6AD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Towcester and Roade
Westminster Constituency
South Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARRONS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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