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

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 09:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for construction advisory services to Ridge and Partners LLP, focusing on an outline planning application for Parks Farm, located to the South-West of Crediton. This procurement process, under the industry category of engineering consultancy, has reached the award stage with the contract being valued at £150,000. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2027, with a potential extension of up to 18 months. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold, with the award being finalised on 28th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in engineering consultancy, particularly those with expertise in large-scale residential projects. Although specifically awarded to a large company, the project underscores the growing demand for architectural, construction, and engineering services in the development of substantial residential areas. Businesses in these sectors should consider similar contracts for potential growth. Smaller enterprises could also explore forming partnerships or joint ventures with larger suppliers to take part in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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-06d4f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071098-2026
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
Large

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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