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title: "Local Government Architecture Model - Planning and Development Refinement"
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# Local Government Architecture Model - Planning and Development Refinement

Buyer: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bed8e86-3162-48f8-ae39-b48016a9d482

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## Summary

DSIT commissioned specialist services to refine the Planning and Development business area of the Local Government Architecture Model. The work covers research, stakeholder engagement and content design, delivered by subject-matter experts. It is a professional consultancy and computer support service, classified under CPV 72600000, rather than a construction or software supply contract. The requirement supports the development of guidance and content for local government architecture in planning and development. Delivery may take place across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The buyer is the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, based at Whitehall in London.

This procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Unboxed Consulting Limited on 21 August 2026 for £18,720 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 24 August 2026 to 30 October 2026. The tender closed on 21 August 2026. The procurement is for services and was assessed through the framework call-off route. The award is active, with Unboxed Consulting Limited identified as the supplier. The opportunity was considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, while participation was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This award shows demand for compact, specialist consultancy assignments supporting public-sector digital architecture and planning services. Credible competitors for a future requirement would need subject-matter expertise in local government planning and development, together with the ability to carry out structured research, engage effectively with stakeholders and turn findings into clear, usable content. The work suits an SME able to provide senior specialists who can operate within a framework call-off and deliver focused outputs over a short assignment. Relevant experience should include public-sector or local-government policy and service design, architecture or transformation work, and the communication skills needed to shape guidance for professional and non-technical audiences.

## Notice

Subject matter experts to provide research, engagement, and content design for the Local Government Architecture Model Planning and Development Business Area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7e60b1-1743-4148-9b2a-0080a0b35ac1 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,720 |
| 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 | Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Unboxed Consulting Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2026 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7e60b1-1743-4148-9b2a-0080a0b35ac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7e60b1-1743-4148-9b2a-0080a0b35ac1
  4th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd43fd82-acc6-4b90-9c22-5ef895a54dbd
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