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title: "Principal Planning Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d541"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Principal Planning Officer

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d541

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## Summary

West Lancashire Borough Council, located at 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, has completed a procurement process titled "Principal Planning Officer." This tender sought to hire agency staff for a 12-month period in building control services, under the industry category of services. The procurement method was limited competition, aligning with below-threshold procurement guidelines. The process progressed to the award stage, with key dates including the contract signing on 6th January 2026, and the start of the contract period from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2027. The procurement took place in the UKD47 region, and the service was designated as "agency staff services for households" under the CPV classification 98513100.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering specialised staff and consultancy services to governmental or sub-central authorities. The award to BROOKSON SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Warrington, highlights the potential for SMEs to successfully compete and win contracts through limited competition procedures. Businesses oriented towards providing qualified planning and development staff, or those offering operational support services for public authorities, could find similar procurement processes beneficial for expanding their portfolios and fostering growth. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to collaborate with public sector bodies, demonstrating expertise in delivering essential services effectively.

## Notice

Agency staff for 12 months in building control

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,816 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk East |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROOKSON SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98513100 - Agency staff services for households

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 12:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071226-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19781

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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