---
title: "Local Plan Masterplanning Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e37c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-18"
---

# Local Plan Masterplanning Support

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e37c

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## Summary

Chelmsford City Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Local Plan Masterplanning Support" within the services industry, specifically focusing on urban planning. This procurement process falls under public authority at a sub-central government level. The contract, awarded directly without competition, is located in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete with the contract period spanning from 18th November 2025 to 30th April 2026. The contract value is £53,000, with the gross amount reaching £63,300.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and masterplanning services to engage with public authorities like Chelmsford City Council. Although the procurement was below the threshold and carried out without competition, similar projects can present growth opportunities for consultancies and SMEs in the sector seeking to strengthen their portfolios with public sector engagements. These types of contracts are ideal for specialist urban planners and designers who focus on local government projects and seek to establish long-term relationships with municipal bodies.

## Notice

To appoint masterplanners/urban designers to support the Council on the masterplanning of the Proposed Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074842-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AK URBANISM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074842-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074842-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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