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Critical Friend

Braintree District Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Braintree District Council

Buyer Address: Causeway House, Braintree, UKH34, CM7 9HB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@braintree.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
63200.0 GBP
Published
04 Mar 2026, 07:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
DAC Planning
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Project management and critical friend support from March to December 2026 and support with processing and analysis of consultation responses received through the forthcoming Regulation 18 consultation on the emerging Local Plan.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Critical Friend

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