Planning

Planning Decisions Technical Advice Consultancy

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 10:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Planning Decisions Technical Advice Consultancy," located in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically technical services, and is being initiated by the Ministry as part of central government operations. Interested parties should be aware of the upcoming deadline on 9 July 2025 for requesting the preliminary market engagement document, which is essential for understanding the scope and requirements of the consultancy. The contract period is planned to commence on 1 November 2025 and extend potentially until 1 November 2030, with provisions for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy related to planning and development. Companies with expertise in supporting governmental decision-making on planning matters, particularly those experienced in navigating planning acts and various regulatory regimes, would be well-positioned to compete. Aside from those directly in technical services such as planning advice, legal consultants familiar with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated regulations may find valuable opportunities for business expansion through collaboration or providing specialised advice. By engaging in this tender, firms can establish a foothold in government consultancy, potentially leading to long-term growth and partnership opportunities within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning Decisions Technical Advice Consultancy

Notice Description

To provide specialist technical advice and support ministers and officials to make planning decisions on matters related to development to which the Planning Acts (particularly the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) and a variety of associated regulatory regimes (such as the environmental, habitats, hazardous substances, and health and safety, regulatory and permit regimes) apply (and potentially other areas as well). More detail on the proposed requirements and scope will be included in the Pre-Market Engagement document available via email request.

Planning Information

To request a copy of the PME document please email the below address ensuring to insert ''CPD4128022 - Planning Decisions Technical Advice Consultancy'' into the subject header of the email. CommercialTenders@communities.gov.uk Specific questions from the Authority are detailed in section 10 of the PME document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ede
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033200-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-054ede-2025-06-18T11:15:42+01:00",
    "date": "2025-06-18T11:15:42+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-054ede",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWCX-8281-CLPR",
            "name": "Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWCX-8281-CLPR"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "London United Kingdom",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "commercial@communities.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PWCX-8281-CLPR",
        "name": "Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "To request a copy of the PME document please email the below address ensuring to insert ''CPD4128022 - Planning Decisions Technical Advice Consultancy'' into the subject header of the email. CommercialTenders@communities.gov.uk Specific questions from the Authority are detailed in section 10 of the PME document.",
                "dueDate": "2025-07-09T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "033200-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033200-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-06-18T11:15:42+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CPD4128022",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Planning Decisions Technical Advice Consultancy",
        "description": "To provide specialist technical advice and support ministers and officials to make planning decisions on matters related to development to which the Planning Acts (particularly the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) and a variety of associated regulatory regimes (such as the environmental, habitats, hazardous substances, and health and safety, regulatory and permit regimes) apply (and potentially other areas as well). More detail on the proposed requirements and scope will be included in the Pre-Market Engagement document available via email request.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71356000",
                        "description": "Technical services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-11-01T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-11-01T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-11-01T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}