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UKRI-4936 Planning Advisory Services

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 11:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 15:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 14:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 08:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), sought the provision of Planning Advisory Services and has concluded with the completion and awarding of the contract. The process, titled "UKRI-4936 Planning Advisory Services," was conducted using an open procurement method and focused on securing services in the technical planning sector. The contract, divided into two lots, focused on Town Planning and Master Planning Advisory Services. These services will predominantly be delivered in the region marked as UKJ14 within the United Kingdom. The awards to respective suppliers were finalised on 12 January 2026, and the contract period is set from 13 January 2026 to 11 January 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the planning sector, particularly those specialising in technical and urban planning services. Large enterprises such as Carter Jonas LLP and David Lock Associates Limited have secured these contracts, demonstrating the scale and capability required to participate successfully. Companies with expertise in collaborative innovation and accuracy in document delivery might find these projects beneficial for portfolio development and market positioning. Furthermore, the open procedure allows various businesses to compete, encouraging diversity and competition within the public procurement marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4936 Planning Advisory Services

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Planning Advisory Services. The tender has been divided into two distinct Lots as follows: Lot 1- Provision of Town Planning Advisory Services Lot 2- Provision of Master Planning Advisory Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Town Planning Advisory Services

Lot 2

Provision of Master Planning Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005194-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£307,944 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-09-03

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Carter Jonas LLP

David Lock Associates Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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