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PRN1036: Planning Consultancy Services

CHOICE HOUSING

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01 Nov 2024 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "PRN1036: Planning Consultancy Services" has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, Choice Housing, headquartered in Belfast, has engaged TURLEY ASSOCIATES LTD for the provision of urban planning services within the UK, specific to Northern Ireland (UKN). This contract, part of the housing and community amenities sector, includes a comprehensive scope of services covering feasibility stage planning, pre-application advising, post-application monitoring, and general planning advice. The contract was officially signed on 1 November 2024, with the procurement initially carried out via an open procedure under the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in urban planning and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in legal, environmental, and regulatory constraints, as well as those skilled in preparing and evaluating planning statements, stand to benefit significantly. The contract's emphasis on quality (80%) and cost (20%) renders it ideal for organisations capable of delivering high-standard consultancy services at competitive prices. SMEs, in particular, demonstrated successful engagement in this tendering process, highlighting the accessibility of such contracts to smaller, specialised firms aiming to expand their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PRN1036: Planning Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for the provision of a range of planning consultancy services including: * Feasibility Stage: providing concept overview of planning issues and risks for potential sites against legal, environmental and regulatory constraints * Pre Application Stage: advising on the layout and design of buildings, planning objectives, scope and impact, and preparation of planning statements; including evaluation of consultant and/or contractor design submissions * Post Application Stage: monitoring of applications and liaison with consultees to expedite approval; preparation of any required rebuttal statements; responding to any objections raised; confirmation of discharge of planning conditions by designers * General Planning Advice: advising on various planning issues arising that may have an impact on the CA's current or future housing schemes. Further details of the services which will be required are set out in document 02 SI Service Information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract is for the provision of a range of planning consultancy services including: * Feasibility Stage: providing concept overview of planning issues and risks for potential sites against legal, environmental and regulatory constraints * Pre Application Stage: advising on the layout and design of buildings, planning objectives, scope and impact, and preparation of planning statements; including evaluation of consultant and/or contractor design submissions * Post Application Stage: monitoring of applications and liaison with consultees to expedite approval; preparation of any required rebuttal statements; responding to any objections raised; confirmation of discharge of planning conditions by designers * General Planning Advice: advising on various planning issues arising that may have an impact on the CA's current or future housing schemes. Further details of the services which will be required are set out in document 02 SI Service Information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b35d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035505-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING
Contact Name
via eTendersNI messaging facility
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@choice-housing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURLEY ASSOCIATES

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