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title: "Expression of Interest"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Expression of Interest

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5f1343f-c2de-49b1-b1e7-77f31b74390b

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes Council has initiated a planning stage public procurement process for a technical planning services contract. The contract is titled "Expression of Interest" and falls under the industry category of technical planning services and urban planning services. The engagement end date for this opportunity is set for 30th September 2022. The Council is seeking experienced planning consultants to assist in managing Planning Performance Agreements for large scale developments within Milton Keynes City.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in technical planning services to collaborate with the local authority of Milton Keynes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. By submitting an expression of interest to mark.culley@milton-keynes.gov.uk, businesses can potentially secure a framework agreement to provide planning consultancy services, contributing to the sustainable growth and development of Milton Keynes.

## Notice

Planning Performance Agreements Planning Consultant Framework Given the large scale growth facing Milton Keynes City, the Council, in its capacity as the local planning authority (LPA), receives a significant number of strategic and large scale planning applications with some applicants wishing to enter into a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) to give themselves more certainty about the process of determining their proposed development. The LPA are keen on promoting PPAs as a way of ensuring high quality applications are submitted and that appropriate resource and expertise can be dedicated to supporting both pre-application discussions and the formal assessment stage. The LPA is, however, currently experiencing difficulties in recruiting planners with sufficient experience to manage the complex and challenging work associated with schemes proceeding under a PPA, meaning that creative solutions to identified problems and proactive engagement with the correct stakeholders is delayed, particularly at the formal assessment stage. The LPA is therefore looking to establish a framework of experienced planning consultants to help manage and deliver on the PPA's that it enters into. From this framework, the LPA in consultation with the applicant would select a consultant or consultancy who would provide a time limited service to the LPA to progress the development proposals concerned and manage the PPA, delivering the necessary outputs under the agreed scope of the PPA and in accordance with its milestones. To express an interest please email mark.culley@milton-keynes.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c18e0a-782d-4caf-9500-c1f6c604fa2d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2022 at 08:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c18e0a-782d-4caf-9500-c1f6c604fa2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2c18e0a-782d-4caf-9500-c1f6c604fa2d
  12th September 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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