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Design Review Services

Milton Keynes City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 10:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Apr 2026 at 09:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for its "Design Review Services" contract. This open procurement aimed to engage a supplier to conduct an independent design review for major planning applications within Milton Keynes. The process stages have progressed from tender to award, with the contract now active as of May 1, 2026. The contract is slated to run until April 30, 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The services fall under the category of architectural, engineering, and planning services, emphasizing urban and environmental planning, and are valued at £225,000, with a gross amount of £270,000. The buying organization is opportunely located at the Civic Offices, Milton Keynes, highlighting the contract's strategic impact within the local region.

For businesses looking for growth opportunities within the architectural and planning sectors, this contract, awarded to Design South East Limited, presents a valuable case study. SMEs specialising in design consultancy, urban planning, and technical planning services are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders by the council. The open procurement method underscores Milton Keynes City Council's accessibility to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering a conducive environment for local and regional business expansion. Participating in such contracts can significantly boost a firm's portfolio, reputation, and expertise in high-profile design projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Review Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to engage a supplier to manage and carry out an independent Design Review process, via a panel for high profile major planning applications within the borough. It is intended that engaging an independent panel will supplement the work of existing technical officers within the Council. It will enable officers to give a more robust assessment of the design of these high-profile proposals, to the benefit of informing senior officers, and members at planning committee who will often be responsible for making the decision on the planning application. By having independent advice, members are likely to have greater confidence in the design quality of our most high-profile planning applications. This notice is in relation to an award of contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050627-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-01-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGN SOUTH EAST LIMITED

Further Information

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