Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc2-8d00-7112-8ccd-83aee12a11c1/port-of-dover-planning-framework-2025-2029 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Port of Dover - Planning Framework 2025 - 2029 [Dover Harbour Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dover-harbour-board) Estimated value £2,000,000 Published 2 Sept 2025 Deadline Closed 29 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Port of Dover intends to renew its planning services for a period of 4 years, this role will serve as the single point of contact for all planning services across the Port of Dover, ensuring that projects and programmes are planned and controlled consistently, effectively, and in accordance with governance requirements, project controls, contractual obligations, and reporting standards. This service will serve as the single point of contact for all planning services across the Port of Dover, ensuring that projects and programmes are planned and controlled consistently, effectively, and in accordance with governance requirements, project controls, contractual obligations, and reporting standards. - The Planning Services, is expected to champion the integration of Project Management, PMO, and Quantity Surveying functions to deliver the "One Team" approach essential for Working Smarter Together. This will be a site based role for a lead Snr Planner with additional planners as required to fulfil the requirements of the role and; - Provide oversight and accountability for planning service provision - Provide strategic direction to planning resources, ensuring professional development and capability building - Ensure planning team competency in QCRA, QSRA, EVM, and selected planning tools - Deliver training and coaching on planning processes and tools - Manage the performance of planning resources - Foster a collaborative culture promoting the "One Team" approach - Leadership & Management Skills - Team Leadership: Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and inspiring collaborative teams - Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate objectives into effective planning strategies - Communication Excellence: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills - Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships - Advanced Planning Expertise: Minimum experience as detailed in schedule of rates in developing and maintaining complex schedules for construction projects for lead - Planning Tools Mastery: Extensive experience with software (ideally Primavera P6 and MS Project) - Earned Value Management: Thorough understanding of EVM principles and practical application - Risk Analysis: Proven experience performing QSRA and QCRA on project schedules - Schedule Assurance: Experience in forensic analysis and contractor schedule review - Construction Industry Knowledge - Construction Planning: Extensive experience managing and planning construction projects - Contractor Management: Proven track record managing external contractors and consultants - NEC Contract Knowledge: Understanding of NEC contract management and commercial frameworks - Procurement Understanding: Knowledge of procurement models and their impact on project delivery - Benefits Management: Understanding of links between project plans and business case realisation Read full description ## CPV classification Technical planning services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0591d4-2025-09-02T10:08:26+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0591d4-2025-09-02T10:08:26+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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