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title: "Design Review Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fbe5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
---

# Design Review Services

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbe5

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for its "Design Review Services" contract. This open procurement aimed to engage a supplier to conduct an independent design review for major planning applications within Milton Keynes. The process stages have progressed from tender to award, with the contract now active as of May 1, 2026. The contract is slated to run until April 30, 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The services fall under the category of architectural, engineering, and planning services, emphasizing urban and environmental planning, and are valued at £225,000, with a gross amount of £270,000. The buying organization is opportunely located at the Civic Offices, Milton Keynes, highlighting the contract's strategic impact within the local region.

For businesses looking for growth opportunities within the architectural and planning sectors, this contract, awarded to Design South East Limited, presents a valuable case study. SMEs specialising in design consultancy, urban planning, and technical planning services are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders by the council. The open procurement method underscores Milton Keynes City Council's accessibility to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering a conducive environment for local and regional business expansion. Participating in such contracts can significantly boost a firm's portfolio, reputation, and expertise in high-profile design projects.

## Notice

The Council wishes to engage a supplier to manage and carry out an independent Design Review process, via a panel for high profile major planning applications within the borough. It is intended that engaging an independent panel will supplement the work of existing technical officers within the Council. It will enable officers to give a more robust assessment of the design of these high-profile proposals, to the benefit of informing senior officers, and members at planning committee who will often be responsible for making the decision on the planning application. By having independent advice, members are likely to have greater confidence in the design quality of our most high-profile planning applications. This notice is in relation to an award of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050627-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,500 |
| Lots value | £187,500 |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN SOUTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050627-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033549-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085538-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050627-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033549-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085538-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk

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