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Framework agreement for Planning (Development Management); Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Urban Design

Bromsgrove District Council

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29 Jul 2026 at 14:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bromsgrove District Council is procuring specialist urban design advice for planning applications and development management through a framework agreement. Redditch Borough Council is also identified as a buyer. The requirement covers professional services supporting planning work, including advice associated with urban design and planning applications. Services are to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The arrangement is intended to provide councils with access to specialist advice when required, rather than a single defined project or construction contract. Businesses whose work focuses on urban design, development management and planning-related professional advice should assess the detailed requirements and framework terms.

The process has reached tender: the councils invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 14 August 2026 at 17:00, and tenders by 26 August 2026 at 17:00. The framework is planned to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with a possible one-year renewal extending the maximum period to 30 September 2030. Its estimated value is £159,200 excluding VAT, or £199,000 including VAT. There is one lot. The award assessment gives 60% to quality and technical merit and 40% to price. Electronic submission is allowed. Suppliers will be ranked by quality and price for call-offs, with further competition when work is required.

This opportunity suits consultancies and specialist planning practices able to provide credible urban design advice in support of planning applications and development management. Strong technical capability and the ability to demonstrate the quality and technical merit of proposed services will be important, because these factors carry greater evaluation weight than price. Suppliers should be prepared to advise on individual sites and planning-related matters as requested by the councils. The framework may be relevant to businesses that can respond to call-off opportunities and compete for work as it arises. It does not guarantee any supplier a particular volume, frequency or allocation of work, so it is best suited to organisations with flexible capacity and relevant professional experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework agreement for Planning (Development Management); Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Urban Design

Notice Description

Proposed Framework agreement for Planning (Development Management); Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Urban Design

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d68f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071745-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£159,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bromsgrove District Council
Additional Buyers

Redditch Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMSGROVE
Postcode
B61 8DA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bromsgrove
Electoral Ward
Sanders Park
Westminster Constituency
Bromsgrove

Further Information

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