--- title: "Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-21" --- # Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS) Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-778e4d86-ce9f-492a-9301-77011a952522.json) ## Summary Westminster City Council has announced the completion of the procurement process for the "Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)" with a focus on providing supportive and insightful planning advice to local communities in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure below threshold, with an award date of 23 December 2024. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, will commence on 21 February 2025 and end on 20 February 2027. The procurement is classified under "Architectural, engineering and planning services" within the services category. The establishment of the Community Planning Advice Service presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) to contribute to local development initiatives. Businesses specializing in planning advice, community engagement, and training services are well-suited to compete, fostering growth through civic involvement and capacity building within local communities. The awarded contractor, Planning Aid for London, will collaborate with Westminster City Council to ensure effective community participation in planning processes while providing valuable training on emerging development proposals. This initiative is poised to enhance the planning capabilities of local stakeholders, making it a lucrative opportunity for firms with relevant expertise. ## Notice The Town Planning Service is exploring options that would enable the establishment of a Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS). The CPAS would provide independent, supportive and insightful, planning advice and guidance to local communities so that they can engage more effectively in the planning process. The ambition is to develop a co-ordinated service that can also provide training to those that have been engaged with in relation to emerging development proposals. Additional information: Was unable to publish this notice within timeframes. I have created the notice manually through contracts finder, located here. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8176a2a5-2dab-422c-9bff-363a05191bf0 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffceab1e-ba39-4e78-a92f-b6ee2e586572 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | 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 | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1E 6QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PLANNING AID FOR LONDON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2025 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffceab1e-ba39-4e78-a92f-b6ee2e586572 - 1 Oct 2024 at 11:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3529528b-45ce-47b1-8102-ee87e485c610 - 27 Sep 2024 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3529528b-45ce-47b1-8102-ee87e485c610 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffceab1e-ba39-4e78-a92f-b6ee2e586572 21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3529528b-45ce-47b1-8102-ee87e485c610 1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/63859267019247C1983A Link to Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.westminster.gov.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8176a2a5-2dab-422c-9bff-363a05191bf0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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