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Planning Consultancy

BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has concluded its tender process for a Planning Consultancy contract, focused on town planning input for preparing and managing a planning application. The contract is part of the urban planning services in the public authority sub-central government sector, awarded to Gillings Planning Ltd, a small and medium enterprise. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £36,000 (gross amount £43,200), commenced on 10th April 2025 and will end on 31st December 2026. The primary delivery location is in the UK, specifically the region UKJ3.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning services to gain substantial experience and recognition in public sector projects. Companies that are small to medium-sized with expertise in town planning, especially those that value streamlined procurement processes, will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Successful collaboration in such projects can lead to future tenders and long-term partnerships with local government authorities like Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Planning Consultancy

Notice Description

Town planning input into the preparation and management of a planning application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050067
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014222-2025
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
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@basingstoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLINGS PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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