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New Settlement Consultancy Services for South Norfolk Council

SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Norfolk Council, in collaboration with East Suffolk Council, has recently completed a procurement process to engage consultancy services for a crucial project titled "New Settlement Consultancy Services for South Norfolk Council." The focus is on identifying potential sites for large-scale settlements within Greater Norwich, encompassing South Norfolk, Broadland District, and Norwich City Council areas. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being active as of 26th March 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition below threshold, primarily in the services category, specifically project management consultancy services, with PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED winning the contract. The consultancy engagement is set to conclude on 23rd July 2026, offering potential for optional contract modifications.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in consultancy services in urban development and project management. Companies experienced in strategic planning and studying urban expansion areas would benefit significantly by participating in similar tenders. The project’s scope indicates a demand for expertise in regional planning and detailed settlement studies, suited for SMEs with a strong understanding of the urban landscape within Norfolk's administrative boundaries. Engaging in such projects not only provides financial returns but also cements participants' reputations as key players in city planning and development consultancy markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Settlement Consultancy Services for South Norfolk Council

Notice Description

South Norfolk Council (SNC) is seeking to procure a consultant to undertake a study with the objective of identifying potential locations where a large-scale settlement, or settlements, could potentially be accommodated within Greater Norwich, comprising the local authority areas of South Norfolk Council, Broadland District Council and Norwich City Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06756b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028039-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,721 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 23 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0WF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIOR + PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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