DgP & NBC town Council planning agent

Defra

Published: Oct 8, 2025

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Montagu Evans LLP — £242,000

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Defra (United Kingdom) — DgP & NBC town Council planning agent. urban development. Awarded to Montagu Evans LLP (GBP 242K, Sep 2025).

This is a services contract in the urban development and housing and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Urban Planning. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 242,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the urban development and housing sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This tender seeks a qualified planning agent to provide specialist services to the Dorset Green Partnership (DgP) and North Berkshire Council (NBC). The procurement is for Urban Planning Services, as indicated by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 71410000. The contracting authorities, DgP and NBC, are based in the United Kingdom and are looking to engage an experienced entity to support their planning functions.

The successful applicant will be expected to offer a comprehensive range of planning consultancy services. This typically includes providing expert advice on planning applications, policy interpretation, development control, and strategic land use planning. Requirements may also encompass undertaking planning research, preparing reports, and representing the councils at planning inquiries or public consultations. Bidders are likely to be assessed on their technical expertise, understanding of UK planning legislation and policy, and their ability to deliver high-quality, timely advice. Experience in working with local government or public sector bodies would be advantageous. The procurement procedure is listed as "Other," suggesting a potentially tailored approach by the contracting authorities. Further details regarding specific deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria will be available upon registration and access to the full tender documentation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 8, 2025. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: CF-0548500D8d000003VQwdEAG. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Defra

Defra has issued 161 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 158 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Consulting. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Montagu Evans LLP was awarded the contract for £242,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CF-0548500D8d000003VQwdEAG when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Montagu Evans LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Defra in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.