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Specialist Planning Consultancy Services for Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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21 Apr 2026 at 09:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involves the acquisition of Specialist Planning Consultancy Services for the Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme. This contract, categorized under Urban Planning Services, has been awarded as part of a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract active from 10th November 2025 to 10th November 2030. This non-competitive approach responds to the project's specific needs within the UKI region, supporting local public infrastructure development. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd November 2025 and the publication of the contract notice on 21st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in urban planning and consultancy services. Given the need for specialist skills in executing estate development programmes, large-scale planning firms such as Grade Planning Ltd are ideally positioned to leverage their expertise, contributing to long-term urban development initiatives. Such projects enhance business portfolios in the planning sector and foster partnerships with public authorities like the City of London, providing avenues for sustained growth and new client acquisitions in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Planning Consultancy Services for Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme

Notice Description

The Provision of Specialist Planning Consultancy Services for Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035913-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£72,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRADE PLANNING

Further Information

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