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title: "Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055321"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055321

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council has successfully completed the procurement process to support the management of strategic developments and planning officers. This services contract, which falls under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and planning services (CPV code: 71240000), is valued at £170,000 gross. The award was made on 23rd June 2025 to Practical Planning Solutions Ltd, a UK-based SME. The contract period is scheduled from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2027, with work primarily executed in the UKJ4 region. Key dates included the award notice publication on 25th June 2025, with a milestone signature scheduled by 4th July 2025. The procurement was classified as 'below threshold - unknown' and involved a process initiated by tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the planning and engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in large-scale development management and planning consultancy. SMEs with expertise in supporting public authorities can find growth potential through projects like this, as they offer a chance to engage in extensive regional development projects. Businesses aiming to work with local governmental bodies and expand their services within the public sector would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders. The specific nature of the contract demands skilled suppliers adept at handling complex planning and strategic management tasks.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier to Support the Management of Strategic Developments and Planning Officers and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,666 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRACTICAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034963-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.canterbury.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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