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title: "Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)"
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# Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdb500ed-a50d-4428-9050-5a0579fa3a60

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## Summary

Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process for the establishment of a Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS) under the title "Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS)". Aimed at providing independent planning guidance to local communities, this initiative covers architectural, engineering, and planning services, classified under CPV code 71240000. The contract, with a value of £140,000, will be executed from 21 February 2025 to 20 February 2026 in London, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure and targeted both SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

The CPAS contract presents valuable business opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the architectural, engineering, and planning sectors. The provision of comprehensive planning advice and training aligns well with organisations experienced in community engagement, planning consultancy, and educational outreach. Firms equipped to deliver the specified services can anticipate significant growth through active involvement in this critical community-supportive project.

## Notice

The Town Planning Service is exploring options that would enable the establishment of a Community Planning Advice Service (CPAS). The CPAS would provide independent, supportive and insightful, planning advice and guidance to local communities so that they can engage more effectively in the planning process. The ambition is to develop a co-ordinated service that can also provide training to those that have been engaged with in relation to emerging development proposals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8176a2a5-2dab-422c-9bff-363a05191bf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANNING AID FOR LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8176a2a5-2dab-422c-9bff-363a05191bf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8176a2a5-2dab-422c-9bff-363a05191bf0
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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