Award

Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Jun 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has successfully completed the procurement process to support the management of strategic developments and planning officers. This services contract, which falls under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and planning services (CPV code: 71240000), is valued at £170,000 gross. The award was made on 23rd June 2025 to Practical Planning Solutions Ltd, a UK-based SME. The contract period is scheduled from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2027, with work primarily executed in the UKJ4 region. Key dates included the award notice publication on 25th June 2025, with a milestone signature scheduled by 4th July 2025. The procurement was classified as 'below threshold - unknown' and involved a process initiated by tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the planning and engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in large-scale development management and planning consultancy. SMEs with expertise in supporting public authorities can find growth potential through projects like this, as they offer a chance to engage in extensive regional development projects. Businesses aiming to work with local governmental bodies and expand their services within the public sector would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders. The specific nature of the contract demands skilled suppliers adept at handling complex planning and strategic management tasks.

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Notice Title

Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier to Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055321
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRACTICAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS

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