---
title: "Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Masterplanner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Masterplanner

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf90

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Masterplanner" was conducted by Devon County Council, a sub-central government public authority. This award pertains to services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. Located in Exeter, UK, this process employed a limited competition method, as it fell below the threshold. The award date was 21st July 2026, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with a possible extension until 28th February 2029. The value of the contract awarded to LACEY HICKIE & CALEY LIMITED, an SME, was £192,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing architectural and construction advisory services, especially those skilled in supporting planning applications. SMEs similar to LACEY HICKIE & CALEY LIMITED would find this tender conducive to business growth, as it aligns with projects requiring specialized planning and master planning services. Businesses that can offer cohesive planning solutions for large-scale residential developments can seize opportunities in projects like Parks Farm, aiding in the realisation of over 750 residential units, fostering both economic and community development.

## Notice

Park's Farm is situated to the South-West of Crediton. Devon County Council (DCC) and the Symes Family have been working together since 2020 to bring forward the development of Park's Farm in a timely and cohesive manner. The area of the DCC Landholding is approximately 56.52 hectares and the Symes Family Landholding is 6.675 hectares. It is expected that the development will bring forward in excess of 750 residential units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068562-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER, |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LACEY HICKIE & CALEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 09:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068562-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068562-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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