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title: "Planning Consultancy Services at the University of Huddersfield"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e1e0"
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# Planning Consultancy Services at the University of Huddersfield

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1e0

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield has completed its procurement process for Planning Consultancy Services, which was initiated on 11th June 2026. The procurement utilised an open competition method, with a provision below the threshold, aiming to appoint contractors to provide urban planning services. Key players in this process include DLP Planning Limited and Building Design Partnership Limited, serving as suppliers. Located in Huddersfield, the contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to run until 29th February 2028, with an option for three one-year renewals, contingent on performance reviews. The awarded contract's gross value amounts to £90,000, with the specific services falling under the industry category of urban planning.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the urban planning consulting industry, particularly those comfortable with open competition frameworks. Companies of all scales, especially SMEs, are likely to find this contract advantageous, as evidenced by the selection of suppliers of varying sizes. The contract's initial two-year term, with potential extensions, provides a stable and strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to partner with a significant academic institution like the University of Huddersfield. This could lead to enhanced credibility and experience in delivering urban planning services, fostering overall business growth.

## Notice

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to appoint a contractor(s) to deliver Planning Consultancy Services as further described within the tender documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of two years, with the potential for x3 1-year annual renewals, subject to performance and cost reviews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055176-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP; DLP PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055176-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074142-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055176-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074142-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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