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Capita Support

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Capita Support," facilitated by Lancaster City Council, focuses on planning application support services within the range of urban planning services. The council operates from Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, with Mr Justin Shaw as the contact point. The procurement process was completed using a direct method without competition, outlined as below threshold. This contracting phase concluded with an award on 27th February 2026, after the service period which started on 25th July 2025. The industry category is services, and the location of the supplier, Capita Property & Infrastructure Limited, is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning services. Particularly, large-scale enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in infrastructure support may find this contract beneficial. The absence of competition in this procurement method indicates stable opportunities for businesses with a well-established relationship with public authorities or those capable of providing specialised services efficiently under direct contract awards. Consequently, companies with expertise in urban planning and infrastructure development will find this project well-suited to their offerings, and it can provide a steady income stream and enhance business growth through continued collaboration with sub-central government authorities like Lancaster City Council.

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Notice Title

Capita Support

Notice Description

Planning application support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06691b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022647-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,477 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 27 Feb 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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