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title: "Examination of Local Plan Service Level Agreement"
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# Examination of Local Plan Service Level Agreement

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e92a3f2-f1dd-4d1d-ac08-6cbea07ac4f0

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking services for the "Examination of Local Plan Service Level Agreement" concerning the Northampton Local Plan Part 2. This procurement falls under the 'Government services' industry category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract has a total value of £75,000, with the award having taken place on 2nd November 2021, and the contract period is set from 2nd November 2022 to 31st December 2022. This procurement was initiated through a tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in public sector consultancy, especially those with expertise in urban planning and local government services. Firms that specialise in providing advisory or operational support in planning policy, local development frameworks, or inspection services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of The Planning Inspectorate as a supplier also indicates a collaborative approach to delivering the required services.

## Notice

Service Level Agreement concerning the examination of the Northampton Local Plan Part 2 between the Planning Inspectorate and West Northamptonshire Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbe816b-fce3-47d0-924c-23e40190403a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Service level agreement with Planning Inspectorate |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75131000 - Government services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2022 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbe816b-fce3-47d0-924c-23e40190403a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbe816b-fce3-47d0-924c-23e40190403a
  8th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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