--- title: "UKRI-4936 Planning Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059903.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)" published: "2026-01-21" --- # UKRI-4936 Planning Advisory Services Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059903.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), sought the provision of Planning Advisory Services and has concluded with the completion and awarding of the contract. The process, titled "UKRI-4936 Planning Advisory Services," was conducted using an open procurement method and focused on securing services in the technical planning sector. The contract, divided into two lots, focused on Town Planning and Master Planning Advisory Services. These services will predominantly be delivered in the region marked as UKJ14 within the United Kingdom. The awards to respective suppliers were finalised on 12 January 2026, and the contract period is set from 13 January 2026 to 11 January 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the planning sector, particularly those specialising in technical and urban planning services. Large enterprises such as Carter Jonas LLP and David Lock Associates Limited have secured these contracts, demonstrating the scale and capability required to participate successfully. Companies with expertise in collaborative innovation and accuracy in document delivery might find these projects beneficial for portfolio development and market positioning. Furthermore, the open procedure allows various businesses to compete, encouraging diversity and competition within the public procurement marketplace. ## Notice UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Planning Advisory Services. The tender has been divided into two distinct Lots as follows: Lot 1- Provision of Town Planning Advisory Services Lot 2- Provision of Master Planning Advisory Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Town Planning Advisory Services Lot 2 Provision of Master Planning Advisory Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005194-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | 2029-09-03 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | £600,000 | | Contracts value | £307,944 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) | | Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CARTER JONAS; DAVID LOCK ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2026 at 11:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005194-2026 - 12 Dec 2025 at 15:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082625-2025 - 2 Oct 2025 at 13:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061735-2025 - 12 Sep 2025 at 07:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056012-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005194-2026 21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082625-2025 12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061735-2025 2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056012-2025 12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm000007QNZdMAO&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.ukri.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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