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Technical Advice for Planning Decisions

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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30 Jan 2025 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has completed the procurement process for "Technical Advice for Planning Decisions" under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services (CPV: 71400000). The awarded contract, valued at £540,000, was granted to Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited, trading as Lichfield. The procurement method used was a Single Tender Action. The contract period spans from 18 January 2025 to 18 February 2026. Notably, the primary location for this contract is in London, with the postal code SW1P 4DF, and it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in urban planning and related advisory services. Given the need for expert technical advice on planning proposals, businesses with experience in handling specialised planning matters and familiarity with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 will find this contract highly beneficial. SMEs in the urban planning sector will be well-positioned to compete, leverage their expertise, and contribute significantly to the planning initiatives of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Advice for Planning Decisions

Notice Description

To provide specialist technical advice on matters related to planning proposals and potential proposals. This advice will support the work of the Planning Response Unit, primarily (but not exclusively) relating to providing advice on planning matters connected to the preparation and application of the Special Development Order (SDO) regime under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed787c08-0833-4677-90c6-aea8f7d614a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0b59c5d-9a0b-4b0b-b30e-262e4e5b1479
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 - Single Tender Action
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2025 - 18 Feb 2026 1-2 years
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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS LIMITED, TRADING AS LICHFIELD

Further Information

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