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title: "Provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af71"
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buyer: "EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044

Buyer: EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af71

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## Summary

East Lindsey District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044. The contracting authority, based in Horncastle, United Kingdom, engaged in this procurement process through direct award due to ongoing challenges in sourcing qualified resources via standard routes. The procurement method was chosen to ensure timely compliance with new government-mandated timelines for local plan completion. The process reached the award stage as of 17th June 2026, with the services termed under technical planning in the services category. The contract period runs from 17th June 2026 to 16th June 2027, with an option to extend until 16th December 2029.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in planning advisory services, particularly those capable of navigating complex national planning policies and technical requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and have experience liaising with public authorities are well-suited to compete in such direct award scenarios. For similar future opportunities, businesses focusing on technical planning services and familiar with the legislative environment could find substantial growth potential by aligning their capabilities to public sector procurement needs, especially within a constrained and competitive market.

## Notice

Provision of specialist planning advisory services to support the preparation and delivery of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2044. This includes expert advice on national planning policy and legislative changes, support in developing the evidence base, review and drafting of planning policies, and technical input to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The services will assist the Council in progressing the Local Plan through consultation and examination stages within the mandated timeframe, addressing current capacity constraints and supporting timely, effective plan-making.

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057193-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,830 |
| Contracts value | £277,830 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | HORNCASTLE |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN9 6PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IGLOO PLANNING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057193-2026
- 8 Jun 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053661-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057193-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053661-2026
  8th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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