---
title: "Local Plan Masterplanning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Local Plan Masterplanning

Buyer: COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf3c

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Cotswold District Council involves the preparation of high-level site capacity study and output framework plans for their emerging Local Plan. The procurement falls under the industry category of Technical Planning Services and is located in Cirencester, United Kingdom. This process is at the award stage, with the contract signed on the 27th of April 2026. The contract is active and runs until the 1st of April 2028, with the total value being £52,540 excluding VAT. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and conducted without competition, under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in technical planning and consultancy services. Suitable businesses to compete would include those with expertise in master planning and site capacity studies. Given the procurement method of awarding without competition and having been directly awarded to Prior + Partners, large suppliers or those with existing relationships with public authorities may find this beneficial. The awarded company, Prior + Partners, based in London, exemplifies the type of organisation primed to fulfil such contracts, focusing on delivering project goals efficiently and effectively. This highlights the potential for companies to build and leverage strategic partnerships with sub-central governmental bodies such as Cotswold District Council.

## Notice

Preparation of high-level site capacity study and output framework plans for Cotswold District Council emerging Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060821-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,540 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COTSWOLD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CIRENCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL7 1PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cotswold |
| Electoral ward | Watermoor |
| Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060821-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060821-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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