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title: "Management of Planning Applications"
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# Management of Planning Applications

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42cbf568-6020-4fa1-8fab-0a94838f7738

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Management of Planning Applications" service, classified under technical planning services (CPV code 71356400). This procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023. The total contract value was £90,000, with a minimum value of £75,000, and the tender period ended on 25 February 2022. The service was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd, with the award notice published on 14 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in planning and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in processing planning applications and managing backlogs will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this sector can lead to business growth as local councils increasingly seek specialised support to navigate planning legislation and local policies.

## Notice

The scope of the resource is limited to determining planning applications on behalf of the Council in accordance with governing legislation and local policies. The case load is expected to take the form of a 'back-log' of applications. The pace and rate at which the cases are processed will be determined by availability of staff and resources which the parties shall discuss and agree throughout the lifetime of this agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14287197-4e36-485b-92f6-447fd6540515 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14287197-4e36-485b-92f6-447fd6540515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14287197-4e36-485b-92f6-447fd6540515
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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