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The Epsom and Ewell Local Plan Examination

EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Epsom and Ewell Local Plan Examination" in the services industry category. Located in the UKJ26 region, this contract was directly awarded without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 10 March 2025 and will run until 9 March 2026. The Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, was selected as the supplier. This stage of the procurement is complete, following the submission of the Local Plan and supporting documents to the Planning Inspectorate for examination.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in general management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements and local government planning. With the contract awarded to The Planning Inspectorate, large-scale enterprises that can offer comprehensive examination services and meet stringent public authority requirements would be ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. Businesses capable of navigating direct awards and providing high-level strategic support will find avenues for growth through such public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

The Epsom and Ewell Local Plan Examination

Notice Description

The Council has prepared a Local Plan which has now been subject to two rounds of public consultation. The next stage for the Local Plan is the submission of the plan and relevant supporting documents to the Planning Inspectorate for Examination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eacb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008450-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT18 5BY
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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