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Examination of the Portsmouth Local Plan

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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11 Mar 2026 at 10:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council recently concluded the examination process for the Portsmouth Local Plan, with the Planning Inspectorate enlisted as the supplier for providing consultancy services in transport systems. This procurement project was completed, falling under the "Below threshold - unknown" category, signifying smaller scale tender processes. The contract, valued at £100,000, was active from 26th February 2026 and is set to end by 19th March 2027. The consultancy services were needed in the UKJ31 region, United Kingdom, encompassing the local government sector at a sub-central level. Key stakeholders included Portsmouth City Council as the buying organisation with a contact point available via procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in consultancy services for transport systems. The project aligns with public authority requirements, which can establish long-term partnerships and open doors for future government contracts. Businesses experienced in delivering consultancy, particularly with a focus on transport systems, may find this sector rewarding, both in terms of contributing to infrastructure planning and expanding their public sector portfolio. The Planning Inspectorate's involvement highlights the potential for small-scale enterprises to compete for similar roles heralding essential government work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Examination of the Portsmouth Local Plan

Notice Description

Examination of the Portsmouth Local Plan - Planning Inspectorate

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021670-2026
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

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

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
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANNING INSPECTORATE

Further Information

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