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Local Plan Masterplanning Support

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Local Plan Masterplanning Support" within the services industry, specifically focusing on urban planning. This procurement process falls under public authority at a sub-central government level. The contract, awarded directly without competition, is located in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete with the contract period spanning from 18th November 2025 to 30th April 2026. The contract value is £53,000, with the gross amount reaching £63,300.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and masterplanning services to engage with public authorities like Chelmsford City Council. Although the procurement was below the threshold and carried out without competition, similar projects can present growth opportunities for consultancies and SMEs in the sector seeking to strengthen their portfolios with public sector engagements. These types of contracts are ideal for specialist urban planners and designers who focus on local government projects and seek to establish long-term relationships with municipal bodies.

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Notice Title

Local Plan Masterplanning Support

Notice Description

To appoint masterplanners/urban designers to support the Council on the masterplanning of the Proposed Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e37c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AK URBANISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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