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title: "New Settlement Consultancy Services for South Norfolk Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06756b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL"
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# New Settlement Consultancy Services for South Norfolk Council

Buyer: SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06756b

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## Summary

South Norfolk Council, in collaboration with East Suffolk Council, has recently completed a procurement process to engage consultancy services for a crucial project titled "New Settlement Consultancy Services for South Norfolk Council." The focus is on identifying potential sites for large-scale settlements within Greater Norwich, encompassing South Norfolk, Broadland District, and Norwich City Council areas. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being active as of 26th March 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition below threshold, primarily in the services category, specifically project management consultancy services, with PRIOR + PARTNERS LIMITED winning the contract. The consultancy engagement is set to conclude on 23rd July 2026, offering potential for optional contract modifications.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in consultancy services in urban development and project management. Companies experienced in strategic planning and studying urban expansion areas would benefit significantly by participating in similar tenders. The project’s scope indicates a demand for expertise in regional planning and detailed settlement studies, suited for SMEs with a strong understanding of the urban landscape within Norfolk's administrative boundaries. Engaging in such projects not only provides financial returns but also cements participants' reputations as key players in city planning and development consultancy markets.

## Notice

South Norfolk Council (SNC) is seeking to procure a consultant to undertake a study with the objective of identifying potential locations where a large-scale settlement, or settlements, could potentially be accommodated within Greater Norwich, comprising the local authority areas of South Norfolk Council, Broadland District Council and Norwich City Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028039-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 23 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,721 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR7 0WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIOR + PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028039-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028039-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- http://www.priorandpartners.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/

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