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Planning Consultancy Services

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Stroud District Council focused on awarding a contract for "Planning Consultancy Services" within the Urban planning industry. The process, classified under the services procurement category, was executed through a direct method without competition, as it fell below the threshold criteria. Though the tender reached its completion stage, essential dates include the contract start date on the 27th of February 2026, with an end date set for the 8th of May 2026. Located in Stroud, UKK13, this initiative highlights the Council's engagement in public authority functions at the sub-central government level.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in urban planning services, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises such as DLP Planning Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Given its focus on planning consultancy for an inquiry, businesses with expertise in urban planning stand to gain from similar future opportunities, allowing them to expand their service portfolios and client bases. The procurement process, being direct and below-threshold, suggests an approachable route for qualified businesses seeking public sector projects without requiring competitive bids, enhancing accessibility for growing enterprises.

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Notice Title

Planning Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Contract details notice only - services for planning inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027875-2026
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
SME

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
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 8 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLP PLANNING

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