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title: "Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03997f"
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# Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03997f

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded the contract for the "Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework" to multiple suppliers, including WSP UK Limited, The Environment Partnership (TEP) Limited, and several others. The procurement process was completed on 25th April 2023. This framework, focusing on urban planning services, provides opportunities for businesses in the services sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among suppliers.

Businesses specialised in urban planning services, particularly those offering planning-related advice, are well-suited to compete in this framework. The contract spans multiple suppliers, indicating the diverse range of services needed. The procurement process by the Defra Network eTendering Portal aimed to ensure high-quality services for planning-related advice, creating business growth opportunities for suppliers within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework

### Lot Information

Lot All

Natural England (NE) is the government's statutory adviser for the natural environment in England, a statutory consultee in the marine and terrestrial planning and infrastructure planning systems and the regulator for protected species licensing. Natural England's purpose is to ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced, and managed for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

Lot 1

Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015117-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; BURTON REID ASSOCIATES; DYNAMIC RIVERS (SURVEY AND DESIGN; FAIRHURST GROUP; JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING; LAND USE CONSULTANTS; LEPUS CONSULTING; RICARDO-AEA; THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP; THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS; WALLINGFORD HYDROSOLUTIONS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015117-2023
- 20 Jan 2023 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001919-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aecom.com
- http://www.burtonreid.co.uk
- http://www.dynamicrivers.co.uk
- http://www.fairhurst.co.uk
- http://www.jbaconsulting.com
- http://www.tep.uk.com
- http://www.thomsonec.com
- http://www.wsp.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.hydrosolutions.co.uk/
- https://www.lepusconsulting.com/about

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