Provision of Planning Consultancy Services

EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was handled by the East Cambridgeshire District Council for the "Provision of Planning Consultancy Services." This tender falls under the services category, specifically urban planning services, and took place in the United Kingdom with a focus on the UKH region. The procurement stage has been completed, with a contract award made on 19th June 2026, and the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement was conducted below the threshold with uncertain procurement methods.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the planning consultancy sector, with particular relevance to those specialising in urban planning services. Companies experienced in providing such specialised services could find significant growth potential by engaging with public authorities like the East Cambridgeshire District Council. Osborne Richardson Limited, an SME based in London, was successful in this tender, which highlights the potential for SMEs to compete and win contracts in this industry sector, thereby boosting their business growth through public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Planning Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of Planning Consultancy Services to East Cambridgeshire District Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b92e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£121,831 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSBORNE RICHARDSON

Further Information

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