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Local Plan Interim Support

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Local Plan Interim Support" has been conducted by Rutland County Council, located in Oakham, United Kingdom. This contract involves technical planning services within the sub-central government public authority sector, and it focuses on interim support in planning and housing policy. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award date being 5th March 2026. The contract, active from 13th April 2026 to 16th October 2026, is focused in the UKF22 region, with a gross value of £58,800. The method of procurement was below threshold with unspecified details, indicative of smaller-scale procurement processes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in technical planning services, particularly SMEs, to engage with local government projects. With MacDonald and Company Freelance successfully securing this contract, it demonstrates the demand for specialised expertise in interim planning and policy management. Businesses with relevant capabilities in planning consultancy and housing policy might find similar opportunities for growth and competitive advantage in similar regional tenders. The involvement of sub-central government institutions such as Rutland County Council also suggests potential collaborations or further projects in public sector planning and development services.

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Notice Title

Local Plan Interim Support

Notice Description

Interim Planning and Housing Policy Manager

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019867-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACDONALD AND COMPANY FREELANCE

Further Information

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