---
title: "Local Plan Interim Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662eb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Local Plan Interim Support

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662eb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Local Plan Interim Support" has been conducted by Rutland County Council, located in Oakham, United Kingdom. This contract involves technical planning services within the sub-central government public authority sector, and it focuses on interim support in planning and housing policy. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award date being 5th March 2026. The contract, active from 13th April 2026 to 16th October 2026, is focused in the UKF22 region, with a gross value of £58,800. The method of procurement was below threshold with unspecified details, indicative of smaller-scale procurement processes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in technical planning services, particularly SMEs, to engage with local government projects. With MacDonald and Company Freelance successfully securing this contract, it demonstrates the demand for specialised expertise in interim planning and policy management. Businesses with relevant capabilities in planning consultancy and housing policy might find similar opportunities for growth and competitive advantage in similar regional tenders. The involvement of sub-central government institutions such as Rutland County Council also suggests potential collaborations or further projects in public sector planning and development services.

## Notice

Interim Planning and Housing Policy Manager

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019867-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MACDONALD AND COMPANY FREELANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019867-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019867-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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