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Cornwall local Plan on Connectivity - Stage 2

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Cornwall local Plan on Connectivity - Stage 2" was conducted by Cornwall Council, located in Truro, United Kingdom. The industry category focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services. The process reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 11th January 2026 to Atlantic Arc Planning Ltd. The contract, valued at £25,000, will run from 12th January 2026 to 31st May 2026. This tender was part of Cornwall Council's initiative to integrate strategic advice on connectivity into its planning framework up to the year 2050. The procurement method used was categorised as "Other" and the tender was open until 11th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing strategic consultancy services, particularly those capable of offering expertise in connectivity and planning within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such projects, especially those with experience in coordinating large-scale planning initiatives and navigating emerging national policies. The contract with Cornwall Council implies potential for further collaboration in related consultancy roles, providing growth prospects for firms specialising in urban and regional development research.

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Notice Title

Cornwall local Plan on Connectivity - Stage 2

Notice Description

The Cornwall local Plan is being developed to take the planning framework forward to 2050. The plan is being developed across a range of issues and themes to test options and ensure consistency with existing and emerging national policies Cornwall Council are seeking support to provide coordination/strategic advice on Connectivity is integrated into the plan process. The Council are seeking a Connectivity lead to provide this advice /Coordinating role

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3171f8f8-27f8-46ae-86ad-874df36a3e52
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLANTIC ARC PLANNING

Further Information

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