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28 Jul 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council, located at 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, has completed a procurement process titled "Principal Planning Officer." This tender sought to hire agency staff for a 12-month period in building control services, under the industry category of services. The procurement method was limited competition, aligning with below-threshold procurement guidelines. The process progressed to the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 6th January 2026, and the start of the contract period from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2027. The procurement took place in the UKD47 region, and the service was designated as "agency staff services for households" under the CPV classification 98513100.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering specialised staff and consultancy services to governmental or sub-central authorities. The award to BROOKSON SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Warrington, highlights the potential for SMEs to successfully compete and win contracts through limited competition procedures. Businesses oriented towards providing qualified planning and development staff, or those offering operational support services for public authorities, could find similar procurement processes beneficial for expanding their portfolios and fostering growth. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to collaborate with public sector bodies, demonstrating expertise in delivering essential services effectively.

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Notice Title

Principal Planning Officer

Notice Description

Agency staff for 12 months in building control

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98513100 - Agency staff services for households

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,816 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH 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
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROOKSON SOLUTIONS

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