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title: "DHLUC_Funding Planning Application Backlog Support"
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# DHLUC_Funding Planning Application Backlog Support

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c2ce5b6-753e-4f6f-9ac8-868f3328758c

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council has awarded a direct contract to Arcadis LLP under the title "DHLUC_Funding Planning Application Backlog Support" for the architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services industry. This contract addresses the backlog of major planning applications by supporting the Cornwall Council Development Management Team. The contract, valued at £95,317.07, will involve processing, coordinating feedback, and identifying key issues to clear the backlog from March to September 2024. The procurement process is now at the Award stage, with significant dates including the start of the contract on 19th March 2024 and its end on 30th September 2024. The services will be delivered within England.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in town planning and consultancy services. Companies experienced in handling planning applications, systematising feedback, and facilitating efficient project management will find this contract particularly advantageous. While the contract is currently awarded to Arcadis LLP, understanding such projects can provide valuable insights into market demands and tailor their services for future opportunities with similar requirements, enhancing their reputation and capability in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Cornwall Council Development Management Team (the DM Team) has requested Town Planning support from Arcadis to address a backlog of major planning applications that have exceeded the target timescales for determination. Arcadis has been given a list of 105 planning applications, some of which have Extension of Time (EoT) agreements. The support provided by Arcadis will assist DM Case Officers in processing the backlog, coordinating technical/statutory feedback, identifying key issues, and aiding in determining the outstanding submissions. The goal is to clear or significantly reduce the backlog from March to September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f69246c-c9a2-482f-820d-f299d8f4ce60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,317 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f69246c-c9a2-482f-820d-f299d8f4ce60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f69246c-c9a2-482f-820d-f299d8f4ce60
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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