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Planning application validation service (PAVS)

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Planning Application Validation Service (PAVS) was conducted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council, with East Suffolk Council providing procurement assistance. This tender falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, focusing on urban planning and system support services in the United Kingdom. The process, completed by April 2026, utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS LIMITED was awarded the contract, which runs from May 2024 to October 2026 and involves remote support to handle planning applications, manage queries, and more, with a total contract value of £80,707.20.

The PAVS contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and custom software development services to showcase their skills and expand their clientele. Companies adept in managing planning applications and delivering robust support services can greatly benefit from similar opportunities. As the procurement method favoured direct engagement, businesses that align closely with the specified requirements are well-positioned to thrive in partnerships with local authorities looking to streamline their processes and enhance their service delivery.

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Notice Title

Planning application validation service (PAVS)

Notice Description

Planning Application Validation Service to include: - Remote support to download and register planning applications onto the Council's database. This includes the checks that the submissions meet the national and local validation requirements. - Manage invalid applications - Run consultation - Manage incoming queries via email and phone - Optional additional service plotting boundaries of applications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030947-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,256 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2024 - 1 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH 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
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
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

TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS

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