Planning Consultancy Services at the University of Huddersfield

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:46

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield has completed its procurement process for Planning Consultancy Services, which was initiated on 11th June 2026. The procurement utilised an open competition method, with a provision below the threshold, aiming to appoint contractors to provide urban planning services. Key players in this process include DLP Planning Limited and Building Design Partnership Limited, serving as suppliers. Located in Huddersfield, the contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to run until 29th February 2028, with an option for three one-year renewals, contingent on performance reviews. The awarded contract's gross value amounts to £90,000, with the specific services falling under the industry category of urban planning.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the urban planning consulting industry, particularly those comfortable with open competition frameworks. Companies of all scales, especially SMEs, are likely to find this contract advantageous, as evidenced by the selection of suppliers of varying sizes. The contract's initial two-year term, with potential extensions, provides a stable and strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to partner with a significant academic institution like the University of Huddersfield. This could lead to enhanced credibility and experience in delivering urban planning services, fostering overall business growth.

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Notice Title

Planning Consultancy Services at the University of Huddersfield

Notice Description

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to appoint a contractor(s) to deliver Planning Consultancy Services as further described within the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of two years, with the potential for x3 1-year annual renewals, subject to performance and cost reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055176-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

DLP PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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