---
title: "CS055187"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068eba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# CS055187

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068eba

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## Summary

The University of Exeter, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process to obtain professional planning advice and support. This procurement aims to address planning conditions issued by Exeter City Council for the Al Qasimi building. The contract, identified as CS055187, falls under the services category, specifically urban planning services, and was awarded directly without competition due to its below-threshold status. The award was issued on 30th April 2026, following the contract signing on 17th March 2026, and spans from 18th March 2026 to 18th March 2027. The contract is valued at £28,480, excluding VAT.

This tender has significant potential for fostering business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in urban and professional planning services. It represents a valuable opportunity for firms looking to establish or strengthen relationships with public authorities like universities. Although the procurement method was direct, suggesting no competition, similar future contracts might encourage competitive bidding, offering openings for qualified businesses to showcase expertise in handling planning conditions and urban development projects. SMEs with capabilities in urban planning and consultancy in the region could benefit from engaging with such tenders to expand their market presence and influence.

## Notice

to provide professional planning advice and support for the discharge of planning conditions placed by Exeter City Council on the Planning Approval for the Al Qasimi building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039600-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVALON PLANNING & HERITAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 07:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039600-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039600-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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