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Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Masterplanner

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 09:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Masterplanner" was conducted by Devon County Council, a sub-central government public authority. This award pertains to services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. Located in Exeter, UK, this process employed a limited competition method, as it fell below the threshold. The award date was 21st July 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with a possible extension until 28th February 2029. The value of the contract awarded to LACEY HICKIE & CALEY LIMITED, an SME, was £192,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing architectural and construction advisory services, especially those skilled in supporting planning applications. SMEs similar to LACEY HICKIE & CALEY LIMITED would find this tender conducive to business growth, as it aligns with projects requiring specialized planning and master planning services. Businesses that can offer cohesive planning solutions for large-scale residential developments can seize opportunities in projects like Parks Farm, aiding in the realisation of over 750 residential units, fostering both economic and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Masterplanner

Notice Description

Park's Farm is situated to the South-West of Crediton. Devon County Council (DCC) and the Symes Family have been working together since 2020 to bring forward the development of Park's Farm in a timely and cohesive manner. The area of the DCC Landholding is approximately 56.52 hectares and the Symes Family Landholding is 6.675 hectares. It is expected that the development will bring forward in excess of 750 residential units.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LACEY HICKIE & CALEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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