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title: "Neighbourhood Planning Services 2018-2022"
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# Neighbourhood Planning Services 2018-2022

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b513fec1-a19f-462a-b0ef-4c67cf7c1a20

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Neighbourhood Planning Services 2018-2022" is being facilitated by the Department for Communities & Local Government, with a focus on administration services in the construction industry sector. The procurement process follows the open procedure and was published on 21st September 2017. The contract, which has an estimated budget of £35 million, commenced on 8th January 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022, with an option for a one-year extension. The tender period closed on 27th October 2017, indicating a thorough planning phase leading up to the award of the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, to provide essential planning services that support community development. Companies involved in technical support, grants administration, and related consultative services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in neighbourhood planning, community engagement, and infrastructure development should consider participating, as the awarded services are aimed at enhancing local strategies and facilitating community growth.

## Notice

Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. They are able to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead. The Contract shall involve provision of the key services below. Further detail can be found in the Specification (Annex A). (a) Basic support - including online resources, expert advice, and networking facilitation; (b) Grants - provision of both basic and additional grants to Customers to fund neighbourhood planning activities; (c) Technical Support - provision of specialist, Technical Support packages to deliver specific outputs linked to Ministerial priorities on housing, design and supporting communities to establish neighbourhood planning groups in unparished areas. In accordance with the Specification the Contract may also include potential NDO and CIL pilots and other additional services. The "Effective Date" of the Contract shall be 8th January 2018. Subject to any termination provisions within the Contract, the initial term of the Contract shall commence on 1st April 2018 (the "Commencement Date") and shall terminate on 31st March 2022. DCLG reserves the right to extend the term of the Contract by up to 12 months by giving the Contractor not less than 3 months written notice. DCLG cannot guarantee any extension. The budget for the initial term of the Contract is PS22.409m incl. VAT. In accordance with the Specification (Annex A), where it is considered necessary to satisfy genuine, unexpected and robustly evidenced increases or changes in demand, and/or to include the services detailed in paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 of the Specification, DCLG reserves the right to re-profile, increase or decrease annual budgets beyond the anticipated figures stated in the Specification. This procurement exercise was conducted under the Light Touch Regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). Additional information: This procurement exercise was conducted under the Light Touch Regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1049d105-35af-4873-be34-41316cfeacf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,287,600 |
| 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 COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCALITY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79970000 - Publishing services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 07:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1049d105-35af-4873-be34-41316cfeacf8
- 20 Sep 2018 at 13:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1049d105-35af-4873-be34-41316cfeacf8
- 21 Mar 2018 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1049d105-35af-4873-be34-41316cfeacf8
- 21 Sep 2017 at 07:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76c2ec5-caf6-4da4-baa0-fb8bc66be8f7
- 30 Aug 2017 at 15:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8063d9fc-3bfa-424a-8fb8-1652494e797d
- 15 Aug 2017 at 18:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8063d9fc-3bfa-424a-8fb8-1652494e797d
- 15 Aug 2017 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8063d9fc-3bfa-424a-8fb8-1652494e797d
- 10 Aug 2017 at 10:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8063d9fc-3bfa-424a-8fb8-1652494e797d
- 26 Jul 2017 at 09:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8063d9fc-3bfa-424a-8fb8-1652494e797d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1049d105-35af-4873-be34-41316cfeacf8
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76c2ec5-caf6-4da4-baa0-fb8bc66be8f7
  21st September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8063d9fc-3bfa-424a-8fb8-1652494e797d
  30th August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af574f5e-d994-44ce-8555-b1e01bddc8bb
  Pre-Market Engagement Update - July 2017
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a72be49-8961-47e6-8b2e-91a6dd346ef2
  Potential Supplier Networking Database
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3b5a1aa-05f4-4912-9c4b-48c9a4c34fea
  Potential Supplier Networking Database v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f45abb51-58a9-4406-8085-cf640d918751
  Potential Supplier Networking Database V3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df7123dc-e791-4303-8540-b9fbf96d8364
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18585188-ab4a-47fe-b744-54b838b93718
  Specification - Schedule 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70d511b1-8f26-43a7-b7f4-3183ad7d3ba4
  Specification - Schedule 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39a8dd60-db0d-4891-87bc-3620dc5ffc61
  Specification - Schedule 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae31be99-0a97-4039-a95b-ce0cb2da6119
  Specification - Schedule 4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/862efb35-b40c-4fc6-8572-8326dff79c7e
  Specification - Schedule 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6235ffb4-2060-4c67-9946-a65c5978af37
  Evaluation Criteria
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0766ad51-9cf9-492d-87b6-146faa5559da
  Terms and Conditions (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/babd5430-03ea-4975-8d0b-6ffa8571091e
  Terms and Conditions (2)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f869bb6-15f5-4b47-9e6c-e0922b774aa9
  Bravo Registration Guidance
- https://dclg.bravosolution.co.uk
  Bravo e-tendering portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d425053-7214-4922-9535-5d30a8535b05
  Contract Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10a9f37d-91ab-452f-8dee-e7843bff3924
  Contract amendment no.1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50907459-6b59-48fa-8cd5-b75d52d518c8
  Contract amendment no.2 (GDPR)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60958b86-f091-46a4-bdb9-6fef79476ce2
  Contract amendment no.3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/793bffc9-b504-4ae5-a15f-73129b0fc133
  Contract amendment no.4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0559eac-7389-4381-a5e9-b3b2a64516a3
  Contract amendment no.5

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