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title: "Contract for Local Plan Examination Programme Officer"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# Contract for Local Plan Examination Programme Officer

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11008e59-5573-425e-acc7-b32a62c4aef3

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest seeks a Programme Officer for the Local Plan Examination. This procurement is in the "Urban planning and landscape architectural services" category, with a budget of £25,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the tendering process is currently at the 'Tender' stage. Key dates include the tender deadline on 3rd October 2024, and the contract period from 10th October 2024 to 8th October 2025. The location for this opportunity is primarily within the United Kingdom, and all related activities are managed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs. The role demands strong administrative skills, impartiality, and effective communication. Businesses specialising in administrative support for public sector examinations, particularly those with expertise in urban planning processes, would be particularly well-suited. The position entails direct coordination with various stakeholders, providing a vital communication channel during the examination process. This opportunity allows businesses to build a robust portfolio in public sector work, fostering credibility and opening doors for future contracts.

## Notice

The role of the Programme Officer is to provide administrative support to the examination. The LPA is responsible for appointing the Programme Officer and for the processing of any personal data during the examination. The Programme Officer provides the channel of communication between the Inspector, the LPA and the other participants in the examination outside of the hearing sessions and this requires them to be, and to be seen to be impartial, calm, patient, tactful, confident and, when necessary, politely firm. A Programme Officer must be a good communicator in person, on the telephone and in writing. They must be able to work alone and to take decisions in relation to their areas of responsibility, referring to the Inspector when in doubt.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3de0226-e89f-404f-bf3f-9d6e05f6746c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 8 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3de0226-e89f-404f-bf3f-9d6e05f6746c
- 11 Sep 2024 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d7a9fa-ebe2-4dd5-b47e-2ed310b5980e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3de0226-e89f-404f-bf3f-9d6e05f6746c
  25th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91d7a9fa-ebe2-4dd5-b47e-2ed310b5980e
  11th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/register

## Provenance

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