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Neighbourhood Planning Support Services

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

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20 Jun 2025 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process initiated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government involves the provision of Neighbourhood Planning Support Services. This contract, affecting the entire UK region, rests under the industry category of "Services," specifically administration services. It is currently in the Award stage, with the award update occurring on 20th June 2025. The procurement covers support services until 30th April 2026, including the provision of basic support, technical assistance, and comprehensive programme closure over a 13-month period. The service has been awarded to Locality, a London-based supplier, indicating an active status in the latest contract modification process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in administration services and those capable of providing strategic support in neighbourhood planning. Companies with expertise in delivering technical support, facilitating community involvement in planning, or offering programme closure insights could find competitive advantages in this contract. SMEs like Locality, already engaged in the provision of similar support services, illustrate the potential for businesses to enhance their portfolios and expand influence through governmental contract involvement, further driving community development initiatives across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neighbourhood Planning Support Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. They are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead. The original Contract made available a basic level of support for every existing and prospective neighbourhood planning group in England, and provided further support in the form of grants and\or Technical Support to eligible Customers to help them get neighbourhood plans or neighbourhood development orders (NDOs) in place for their area. This Contract modification shall involve re-profiled provision of services for the final 13 months to 30th April 2026, including but not limited to: Basic support - including online resources, expert advice, and networking facilitation; Technical Support - continued delivery of previously commissioned Technical Support packages to deliver specific outputs linked to Ministerial priorities on housing, design and supporting communities to establish neighbourhood planning groups in unparished areas. The Contract shall also provide comprehensive exit and programme closure services over the final 13 month period, including appropriate completion / closure of all pre-commissioned, outstanding legacy support packages awarded to customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05513d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034188-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,786,877 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Locality

Further Information

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