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29 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cotswold District Council involves the preparation of high-level site capacity study and output framework plans for their emerging Local Plan. The procurement falls under the industry category of Technical Planning Services and is located in Cirencester, United Kingdom. This process is at the award stage, with the contract signed on the 27th of April 2026. The contract is active and runs until the 1st of April 2028, with the total value being £52,540 excluding VAT. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and conducted without competition, under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in technical planning and consultancy services. Suitable businesses to compete would include those with expertise in master planning and site capacity studies. Given the procurement method of awarding without competition and having been directly awarded to Prior + Partners, large suppliers or those with existing relationships with public authorities may find this beneficial. The awarded company, Prior + Partners, based in London, exemplifies the type of organisation primed to fulfil such contracts, focusing on delivering project goals efficiently and effectively. This highlights the potential for companies to build and leverage strategic partnerships with sub-central governmental bodies such as Cotswold District Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Local Plan Masterplanning

Notice Description

Preparation of high-level site capacity study and output framework plans for Cotswold District Council emerging Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060821-2026
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


CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cotswold District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1PX
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Watermoor
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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