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27499 - Retail Planning

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2025 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of retail and town centre planning consultancy services to Nexus Planning. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79400000 for business and management consultancy services, covers a range of activities including development planning, surveys, city centre regeneration, and planning application advice. The project is located in England and spans five years, commencing on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2030. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with contract finalisation occurring on 5 February 2025 and a contract value of £150,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in urban planning and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as the suitability criteria encourage SME participation. With the focus on city centre regeneration and comprehensive planning support, firms with expertise in urban regeneration, development planning, and related consultancy services stand to benefit substantially from this contract. This project offers the potential for business growth and the establishment of long-term relationships with a key public sector entity, Plymouth City Council.

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Notice Title

27499 - Retail Planning

Notice Description

To provide retail and town centre planning consultancy services in support of development planning and management, including surveys, studies, needs assessments, supply side assessments, city centre regeneration, and planning application advice and support (including attendance at public inquiries and hearings when required).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7d1ce9a-63f0-4fa7-988f-0bb535a6d258
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41303ed7-3149-46cd-91f9-6c61f59bf932
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01752668000

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXUS PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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