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Provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044

East Lindsey District Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jun 2026 at 14:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Jun 2026 at 10:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lindsey District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044. The contracting authority, based in Horncastle, United Kingdom, engaged in this procurement process through direct award due to ongoing challenges in sourcing qualified resources via standard routes. The procurement method was chosen to ensure timely compliance with new government-mandated timelines for local plan completion. The process reached the award stage as of 17th June 2026, with the services termed under technical planning in the services category. The contract period runs from 17th June 2026 to 16th June 2027, with an option to extend until 16th December 2029.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in planning advisory services, particularly those capable of navigating complex national planning policies and technical requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and have experience liaising with public authorities are well-suited to compete in such direct award scenarios. For similar future opportunities, businesses focusing on technical planning services and familiar with the legislative environment could find substantial growth potential by aligning their capabilities to public sector procurement needs, especially within a constrained and competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044

Notice Description

Provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044. This includes expert advice on national planning policy and legislative changes, support in developing the evidence base, review and drafting of planning policies, and technical input to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The services will assist the Council in progressing the Local Plan through consultation and examination stages within the mandated timeframe, addressing current capacity constraints and supporting timely, effective plan-making.

Procurement Information

Only one contract is applicable. The system requires the input of details for a second contract; however, this is not relevant in this instance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057193-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,830 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£277,830 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 6-12 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
East Lindsey District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORNCASTLE
Postcode
LN9 6PH
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Horncastle
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IGLOO PLANNING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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