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

BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 13:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been initiated by Bromsgrove District Council, in collaboration with Redditch Borough Council, for a framework agreement titled "Framework agreement for Planning (Development Management); Specialist advice associated with planning applications for Viability". The focus is on services within the urban planning industry category. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically the UKG12 region, this tender process is currently at the Tender stage, closing on 26th August 2026. Enquiries are open until 14th August 2026. The procurement method being used is below threshold, open competition with a contract period beginning on 1st September 2026 and potentially extending to 31st August 2030. The framework agreement includes a renewal option of one year.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning services, especially those capable of providing specialist advice on planning viability. Ideal candidates are likely to be service providers with proven technical merit and competitive pricing structures, as proposals are evaluated with a 60% weighting on quality and technical merit versus 40% on price. The framework operates without guaranteeing work, offering work allocations based on objectively defined criteria which favour high-scoring suppliers and those with previous site-specific experience. This environment fosters growth for businesses equipped to deliver high-quality planning services efficiently, making it an attractive prospect for capable, quality-focused firms aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071785-2026
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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMSGROVE
Postcode
B61 8DA
Post Town
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
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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