---
title: "Planning Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674ff"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0674ff.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Planning Consultancy Services

Buyer: STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674ff

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Stroud District Council focused on awarding a contract for "Planning Consultancy Services" within the Urban planning industry. The process, classified under the services procurement category, was executed through a direct method without competition, as it fell below the threshold criteria. Though the tender reached its completion stage, essential dates include the contract start date on the 27th of February 2026, with an end date set for the 8th of May 2026. Located in Stroud, UKK13, this initiative highlights the Council's engagement in public authority functions at the sub-central government level.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses engaged in urban planning services, particularly benefiting small and medium enterprises such as DLP Planning Limited, which successfully secured the contract. Given its focus on planning consultancy for an inquiry, businesses with expertise in urban planning stand to gain from similar future opportunities, allowing them to expand their service portfolios and client bases. The procurement process, being direct and below-threshold, suggests an approachable route for qualified businesses seeking public sector projects without requiring competitive bids, enhancing accessibility for growing enterprises.

## Notice

Contract details notice only - services for planning inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027875-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | STROUD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL5 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Stroud |
| Electoral ward | Cainscross |
| Westminster constituency | Stroud |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027875-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027875-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dlpconsultants.co.uk
- http://www.stroud.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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