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Examination of Local Plans

LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD

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21 Jan 2026 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the London Borough of Enfield, focuses on the "Examination of Local Plans" within the industry category of business and management consultancy services. This project entails providing statutory independent examination services for the Enfield Local Plan, conducted by The Planning Inspectorate. The procurement, classed under direct method and below threshold without competition, has reached the award stage and is located in Enfield, United Kingdom. The contract, signed on 31st July 2024, commenced on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2026, with a contract value amounting to £39,600 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms offering services in business and management consultancy, particularly those experienced in working with local government bodies on statutory planning examinations. While the procurement method was direct and did not entail competition, businesses of a similar scale to The Planning Inspectorate could explore partnerships or subcontracting opportunities. The tender highlights potential growth avenues for consultancy firms seeking to collaborate with government agencies in areas requiring expert assessment and planning advisement.

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Notice Title

Examination of Local Plans

Notice Description

Provision of statutory independent examination services by the Planning Inspectorate in relation to the Enfield Local Plan (and associated plan-making documents).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005534-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@enfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ENFIELD
Postcode
EN1 3XA
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI54 Enfield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Enfield
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Enfield North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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