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Streamlining Section 106: developing standard clauses, obligations, guidance and best practice tools

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:11

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 15:10

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract focuses on streamlining Section 106 processes by developing standard clauses, obligations, guidance, and best practice tools. Commissioned by the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), situated in London, this contract was awarded to TOWN LEGAL LLP and marks the completion of this procurement stage. With an award date of 23rd December 2025, the execution period runs from 26th January 2026 to the year's end. This project falls under the 'services' industry category, with legal services being the primary focus. The procurement method used was an open competition, specifically for below-threshold contracts, highlighting the effort to create a streamlined and efficient negotiation process for local planning authorities in London and beyond.

This opportunity represents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing practical solutions to reduce negotiation times for Section 106 agreements. SMEs in the legal sector, especially those with existing expertise in public sector and housing development projects, would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation by contributing to a high-impact government initiative. The project’s emphasis on creating consistent and legally sound obligations may also attract firms interested in engaging in collaborative and innovative work to support public authority objectives.

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Notice Title

Streamlining Section 106: developing standard clauses, obligations, guidance and best practice tools

Notice Description

The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) are commissioning a practical S106 support package for local planning authorities (LPAs), which is designed to address longstanding concerns about lengthy, inconsistent, and resource intensive negotiations on S106 agreements. The commission will initially focus on standardised templates and obligations for scales of development that fall within the government's proposed medium sized category i.e. 10 to 49 homes. The commission is aimed at delivering practical tools built for LPAs that will: Reduce the time taken to complete S106 agreements; Give officers and legal teams clear, consistent wording they can use immediately; Support earlier and more transparent conversations with applicants; and Improve confidence that obligations are legally sound and consistently applied across the sector. The outputs will be designed to meet the needs of LPAs, while also providing the clarity and consistency developers and their legal representatives need to approach negotiations with confidence

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To include more complicated development categories in 26/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e944
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010584-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
Rachael Ferry-Jones
Contact Email
rachael.ferry-jones@local.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWN LEGAL

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