--- title: "GB-London: Planning Advisory Service Local Plan Publication Readiness & Examination Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c7d97b7-529a-4eb3-b77c-804f2a8e2954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c7d97b7-529a-4eb3-b77c-804f2a8e2954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c7d97b7-529a-4eb3-b77c-804f2a8e2954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c7d97b7-529a-4eb3-b77c-804f2a8e2954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-08-12" --- # GB-London: Planning Advisory Service Local Plan Publication Readiness & Examination Support Buyer: IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7d97b7-529a-4eb3-b77c-804f2a8e2954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c7d97b7-529a-4eb3-b77c-804f2a8e2954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c7d97b7-529a-4eb3-b77c-804f2a8e2954.json) ## Summary The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government in London is seeking to procure services related to the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Local Plan Publication Readiness and Examination Support. This procurement falls under the architectural, engineering, and planning services category, with specific emphasis on urban planning and landscape architectural services. The location for the delivery of services is London, United Kingdom. Currently, the process is at the tender stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender was last amended on 12 August 2025, and the deadline for submissions is set for 1 September 2025 at 16:00. The contract period is scheduled from 30 September 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to offer expert advice, shared learning opportunities, and practical tools to strengthen local authority readiness for publication and examination. It calls for businesses adept in providing targeted support through tailored one-to-one sessions, focused masterclasses, and sector-wide learning. Companies specialising in training models for officers and councillors, particularly in the urban planning realm, would find this tender an ideal opportunity to leverage their expertise and expand their client base in the public sector. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2025 for the following reason: Access code F8FKKTYP3B(This support package is designed to help LPAs strengthen their readiness for publication and examination by offering expert advice, shared learning opportunities, and practical tools. It includes tailored one-to-one support for individual authorities, focused masterclasses for small groups, and a sector-wide summary of key lessons learned. Where relevant, it may also include delivery of PAS-developed training models for officers and councillors.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b8e773-f3a9-4ad4-bf63-0c17f7d28e6d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 30196000 - Planning systems - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b8e773-f3a9-4ad4-bf63-0c17f7d28e6d - 6 Aug 2025 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b8e773-f3a9-4ad4-bf63-0c17f7d28e6d - 6 Aug 2025 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b8e773-f3a9-4ad4-bf63-0c17f7d28e6d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63b8e773-f3a9-4ad4-bf63-0c17f7d28e6d 12th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Planning-Advisory-Service-Local-Plan-Publication-Readiness-&-Examination-Support/H49KW3Y8GQ Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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