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title: "Planning Application Support"
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# Planning Application Support

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cbb0289-9ca4-432e-a9b8-bd0a64e6ed08

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## Summary

The tender titled "Planning Application Support" has been issued by Wirral Borough Council, located in Birkenhead, England. This procurement falls within the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with the selection of Capita Property & Infrastructure Ltd as the supplier. The contract commenced on 30 December 2021 and is set to conclude on 8 December 2022, with a total contract value of £11,330. The procurement method utilised for this contract was a selective approach, specifically through a restricted procedure.

This opportunity is particularly attractive for businesses that specialise in planning services, consulting, and technical document review, as the Wirral Borough Council is looking for ongoing support in processing planning applications to manage a backlog. Companies that are agile and can respond quickly to fluctuating demands would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. With a planned need for short-term and potentially long-term support, those with expertise in local authority planning processes and compliance would find significant opportunities for growth within this sector.

## Notice

The Local Planning Authority (LPA) has experienced an increase in the number of applications received over the last few months which has put increased pressure on the service to deliver against statutory timescales. Initially the LPA requires short-term support to process mainly householder applications. It is anticipated that c.30 applications per month would be allocated however exact volumes are to be determined. The LPA are keen to explore options around entering a contractual basis with suppliers to access planning services quickly and efficiently and support the service to meet planning KPI targets. Summary of requirements: * Check application description and agree any necessary changes with agent - renotify / consult if required * Visit the site (where required and COVID restrictions allow) and undertake a review of site history * Ensure that all publicity and consultation activities have been completed correctly and in accordance with DMPO and Council's SCI. Where any gaps are identified instruct the support team to complete * Review all relevant technical documents submitted with the planning application * Read and summarise all third-party representations * Read and summarise all consultee representations * Seek one set of amendments to add value or make application acceptable where required. * Prepare a report using the Council's delegated / committee report template and present an assessment of the scheme against policy and other material considerations * Seek to agree an extension of time, where necessary, and update the back-office system accordingly The service initially has a requirement to address a substantial backlog of applications and would like to use the service on an agreed basis to support ongoing demand as required. Initially this will be for one year with a view to extend in line with demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2cfbf5-dea2-4d76-95b2-8774849dba2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2021 - 8 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,330 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| 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 | CAPITA PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2cfbf5-dea2-4d76-95b2-8774849dba2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2cfbf5-dea2-4d76-95b2-8774849dba2e
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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