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title: "27499 - Retail Planning"
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# 27499 - Retail Planning

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7d1ce9a-63f0-4fa7-988f-0bb535a6d258

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of retail and town centre planning consultancy services to Nexus Planning. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79400000 for business and management consultancy services, covers a range of activities including development planning, surveys, city centre regeneration, and planning application advice. The project is located in England and spans five years, commencing on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2030. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with contract finalisation occurring on 5 February 2025 and a contract value of £150,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in urban planning and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as the suitability criteria encourage SME participation. With the focus on city centre regeneration and comprehensive planning support, firms with expertise in urban regeneration, development planning, and related consultancy services stand to benefit substantially from this contract. This project offers the potential for business growth and the establishment of long-term relationships with a key public sector entity, Plymouth City Council.

## Notice

To provide retail and town centre planning consultancy services in support of development planning and management, including surveys, studies, needs assessments, supply side assessments, city centre regeneration, and planning application advice and support (including attendance at public inquiries and hearings when required).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41303ed7-3149-46cd-91f9-6c61f59bf932 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| 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 | NEXUS PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41303ed7-3149-46cd-91f9-6c61f59bf932

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41303ed7-3149-46cd-91f9-6c61f59bf932
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/

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