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title: "Planning application validation service (PAVS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067bed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Planning application validation service (PAVS)

Buyer: GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bed

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Planning Application Validation Service (PAVS) was conducted by Great Yarmouth Borough Council, with East Suffolk Council providing procurement assistance. This tender falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, focusing on urban planning and system support services in the United Kingdom. The process, completed by April 2026, utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS LIMITED was awarded the contract, which runs from May 2024 to October 2026 and involves remote support to handle planning applications, manage queries, and more, with a total contract value of £80,707.20.

The PAVS contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and custom software development services to showcase their skills and expand their clientele. Companies adept in managing planning applications and delivering robust support services can greatly benefit from similar opportunities. As the procurement method favoured direct engagement, businesses that align closely with the specified requirements are well-positioned to thrive in partnerships with local authorities looking to streamline their processes and enhance their service delivery.

## Notice

Planning Application Validation Service to include: - Remote support to download and register planning applications onto the Council's database. This includes the checks that the submissions meet the national and local validation requirements. - Manage invalid applications - Run consultation - Manage incoming queries via email and phone - Optional additional service plotting boundaries of applications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030947-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2024 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,256 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREAT YARMOUTH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR30 2QF |
| 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 | TERRAQUEST SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030947-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030947-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.terraquest.co.uk/

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