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Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has completed the procurement process for supporting the management of strategic developments and planning officers, with a focus on planning application submissions within the Canterbury District. The contract, classified under architectural, engineering, and planning services, was awarded on 1 July 2025 and is set to expire on 30 June 2027. The procurement process, labelled as 'Below threshold - unknown' method, reached the award stage, culminating in an active contract with Practical Planning Solutions Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Faversham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in planning and strategic development consultancy, specifically those with expertise in architectural and engineering services. Small and medium enterprises like Practical Planning Solutions Ltd, which have the capacity to handle planning application submissions, could find similar opportunities for growth in this sector, particularly in regions such as Canterbury. Engaging in such projects enables firms to expand their portfolio and establish stronger footholds in public sector procurement frameworks within the UK.

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Notice Title

Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers

Notice Description

Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers with Planning Application Submissions, Canterbury District

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038985-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 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
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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