--- title: "OPCC West Mercia Estate Preferred Contractor Framework PCF - Planning Consultancy Category" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a188" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a188" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a188.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a188.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER" published: "2025-09-24" --- # OPCC West Mercia Estate Preferred Contractor Framework PCF - Planning Consultancy Category Buyer: WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a188 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a188) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a188.json) ## Summary The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, in collaboration with Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority, is inviting tenders for the provision of a Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) in the Planning Consultancy category. This procurement is classified under the services industry, specifically architectural, engineering, and planning services, and is intended for the West Mercia geographic region (UKG). Currently in the tender stage, the procurement follows an open procedure format with submissions accepted in written form until 17th October 2025. Successful bidders will see their contracts co-terminate with the overarching PCF Contract, ref 11529, awarded in August 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for the same day, marking the commencement of the award phase. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialised in architectural and planning consultancy, particularly those looking to establish or expand their footprint within regional public services contracts. Companies that provide innovative consultancy solutions and have a robust track record in similar public sector contracts will find this tender advantageous. As the preferred contractor framework supports the operational needs of critical services like West Mercia Police and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, it stands as a prestigious engagement for businesses capable of delivering high-quality planning consultancy services. ## Notice The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (the Authority) is to invite tenders for provision of Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) - Planning Consultancy Category for West Mercia Police (WMP) and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) upon the terms and conditions set out in the tender.The term 'the Authority' relates to both the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority. The Contract will co-terminate with the overarching awarded Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) Contract ref 11529 awarded in August 2025 (Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-024151, Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03f095). This tender will align and co-terminate once evaluated and awarded with the original PCF 11529 as stated above for clarity. Further details contained within the timetable. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (the Authority) is to invite tenders for provision of Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) - Planning Consultancy Category for West Mercia Police (WMP) and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) upon the terms and conditions set out in the tender.The term 'the Authority' relates to both the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner and Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority. The Contract will co-terminate with the overarching awarded Estates Preferred Contractor Framework (PCF) Contract ref 11529 awarded in August 2025 (Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-024151, Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03f095). This tender will align and co-terminate once evaluated and awarded with the original PCF 11529 as stated above for clarity. Further details contained within the timetable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059455-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR3 8SP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Wychavon | | Electoral ward | North Claines & Salwarpe | | Westminster constituency | Droitwich and Evesham | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2025 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059455-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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