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title: "Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Engineering Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Construction Advisers to support an Outline Planning Application for Parks Farm in Crediton - Engineering Consultant

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4f8

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## Summary

Devon County Council has awarded a contract for construction advisory services to Ridge and Partners LLP, focusing on an outline planning application for Parks Farm, located to the South-West of Crediton. This procurement process, under the industry category of engineering consultancy, has reached the award stage with the contract being valued at £150,000. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2027, with a potential extension of up to 18 months. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold, with the award being finalised on 28th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in engineering consultancy, particularly those with expertise in large-scale residential projects. Although specifically awarded to a large company, the project underscores the growing demand for architectural, construction, and engineering services in the development of substantial residential areas. Businesses in these sectors should consider similar contracts for potential growth. Smaller enterprises could also explore forming partnerships or joint ventures with larger suppliers to take part in future tenders of this nature.

## 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/071098-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | £125,000 |
| 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 | RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071098-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071098-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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