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title: "Technical Advice for Planning Decisions (Interim Arrangement) - VARIATION"
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# Technical Advice for Planning Decisions (Interim Arrangement) - VARIATION

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aebfe714-76b7-4459-8f3c-2a4ff09d5ee5

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## Summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Technical Advice for Planning Decisions (Interim Arrangement) - Variation" within the services industry category. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a contract value of £350,000. The tender period ended on 25th April 2024, and the contract is valid from 2nd May 2024 to 31st July 2024. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This contract variation presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the urban planning and landscape architectural services sector. Businesses providing technical expertise in planning matters may find this tender suitable for growth. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities seeks to extend the contract date and value, providing a chance for SMEs to engage in the provision of specialised services within the specified contract period.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes. A variation has been issued to extend the contract date and increase the contract value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2914b6-e18e-4c66-b2be-f6602f70bd53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS LIMITED, TRADING AS LICHFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2024 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2914b6-e18e-4c66-b2be-f6602f70bd53
- 20 May 2024 at 10:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2914b6-e18e-4c66-b2be-f6602f70bd53
- 20 May 2024 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2914b6-e18e-4c66-b2be-f6602f70bd53
- 23 Feb 2024 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2d1e0e-5047-4e22-9e0b-52bae42f7e7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff2914b6-e18e-4c66-b2be-f6602f70bd53
  17th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2d1e0e-5047-4e22-9e0b-52bae42f7e7c
  23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b24caff6-c9f7-468d-90d8-bb73b3552ac4
  Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7db480d0-cb1d-4976-a7c7-9c5b39fd0429
  Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20c83b4c-f7ac-4bbc-a730-d1c397e86ea0
  Variation 1

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