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Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Framework

West Northamptonshire Council

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23 Dec 2025 at 11:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Northamptonshire Council involves a framework agreement titled "Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Framework", focused on the provision of independent examination services for neighbourhood planning. This initiative falls within the service industry category, specifically urban planning and business services such as consulting. The agreement covers the UKF24 region in Northampton, UK. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 23rd December 2025, with contracts having commenced from 15th December 2025, extending up to a possible end date of 14th December 2029, subject to renewal. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, operating a multi-supplier framework on a ranked call-off basis without reopening competition.

This framework presents significant business opportunities for SMEs specialising in urban planning consultancy, offering them the chance to engage with West Northamptonshire Council over an extended period. The framework allows for a flexible call-off of services, ensuring that qualified consultants have the potential for continuous involvement. Companies like Charisma Spatial Planning Ltd, Planning and Management Ltd, and Argyle Planning Consultancy Ltd are ideal participants, as evidenced by their current roles as suppliers within this agreement. Businesses interested in expanding their footprint within public sector tenders, particularly within planning and management services, would benefit from entering frameworks like this as it facilitates steadier income streams and enhances reputational standing within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Framework

Notice Description

A multiple-supplier framework agreement for the provision of independent neighbourhood planning examiner services. The framework enables West Northamptonshire Council to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake independent examinations of neighbourhood plans on a call-off basis, in accordance with statutory requirements. Services will be commissioned as required via individual call-off contracts under the framework procedure, with no guarantee of volume or spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085743-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Argyle Planning Consultancy Ltd

Charisma Spatial Planning Ltd

Planning and Management Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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