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Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Framework

West Northamptonshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Northamptonshire Council

Buyer Address: Angel Street, Northampton, UKF24, NN1 1ED, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
100000.0 GBP
Published
23 Dec 2025, 11:20
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
15 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
14 Dec 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
71410000 - Urban planning services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Charisma Spatial Planning Ltd, Planning and Management Ltd, Argyle Planning Consultancy Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

A multiple-supplier framework agreement for the provision of independent neighbourhood planning examiner services. The framework enables West Northamptonshire Council to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultants to undertake independent examinations of neighbourhood plans on a call-off basis, in accordance with statutory requirements. Services will be commissioned as required via individual call-off contracts under the framework procedure, with no guarantee of volume or spend.

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Lot 1 Status: complete

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Contract Title: Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Framework

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