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NBC Agreement S278

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 May 2025 at 08:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs centres around the NBC Agreement S278, focusing on urban planning services. The process falls within the categories of engineering services, provisional certification, and final certification. The contracting stage of this process is marked as complete, with direct procurement without competition, as Surrey County Council is uniquely positioned to fulfill the legal requirements under the local planning authority parameters. The procurement, valued at GBP 61,124.50, spans from 26th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract awards are currently pending, with a significant date being the 23rd of May 2025, anticipated for future signature.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for engineering and urban planning firms adept in working with public sector clients, particularly those familiar with local government dynamics and planning permissions. Businesses that specialise in niche, non-competitive projects or possess the necessary technical expertise may find this project exceptionally appealing. It is particularly advantageous for enterprises situated in or around London, given the infrastructure and administrative benefits of engaging with a central government department. The absence of competition, due to technical specifics, could streamline the process for well-positioned companies looking to expand their portfolio in public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NBC Agreement S278

Notice Description

S278 Row Town Access * Engineer services * Provisional Certificate * Final Certificate This agreement may not constitute a public contract under the PA 2023 and therefore publication requirements may not apply but the Authority is publishing in the interest of transparency. This is a below threshold agreement. It is also clear that there is an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. This is because it cannot be obtained through any other reasonable means or reasonable alternatives as Surrey County Council are only organisation that have the authority to grant the permissions required. There is no competition on technical reasons as no other authority has the legal capability or appropriate capability to provide the requirement. Legal authority is granted to the local council to grant planning permission alone. Therefore, it is clear that there are no other reasonable alternatives to fulfil this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020313-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£61,124 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Lara Dolamore
Contact Email
lara.dolamore@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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