---
title: "Examination of the Portsmouth Local Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066706"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Examination of the Portsmouth Local Plan

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066706

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council recently concluded the examination process for the Portsmouth Local Plan, with the Planning Inspectorate enlisted as the supplier for providing consultancy services in transport systems. This procurement project was completed, falling under the "Below threshold - unknown" category, signifying smaller scale tender processes. The contract, valued at £100,000, was active from 26th February 2026 and is set to end by 19th March 2027. The consultancy services were needed in the UKJ31 region, United Kingdom, encompassing the local government sector at a sub-central level. Key stakeholders included Portsmouth City Council as the buying organisation with a contact point available via procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in consultancy services for transport systems. The project aligns with public authority requirements, which can establish long-term partnerships and open doors for future government contracts. Businesses experienced in delivering consultancy, particularly with a focus on transport systems, may find this sector rewarding, both in terms of contributing to infrastructure planning and expanding their public sector portfolio. The Planning Inspectorate's involvement highlights the potential for small-scale enterprises to compete for similar roles heralding essential government work.

## Notice

Examination of the Portsmouth Local Plan - Planning Inspectorate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021670-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANNING INSPECTORATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021670-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021670-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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