Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8c-40b0-72b4-bfde-8dc8c4e41bb7/planning-application-support [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedure # Planning Application Support [Wirral Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wirral-borough-council) Estimated value £25,000 Published 14 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 29 Nov 2021 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. ## About this tender The Local Planning Authority (LPA) has experienced an increase in the number of applications received over the last few months which has put increased pressure on the service to deliver against statutory timescales. Initially the LPA requires short-term support to process mainly householder applications. It is anticipated that c.30 applications per month would be allocated however exact volumes are to be determined. The LPA are keen to explore options around entering a contractual basis with suppliers to access planning services quickly and efficiently and support the service to meet planning KPI targets. Summary of requirements: • Check application description and agree any necessary changes with agent - renotify / consult if required • Visit the site (where required and COVID restrictions allow) and undertake a review of site history • Ensure that all publicity and consultation activities have been completed correctly and in accordance with DMPO and Council's SCI. Where any gaps are identified instruct the support team to complete • Review all relevant technical documents submitted with the planning application • Read and summarise all third-party representations • Read and summarise all consultee representations • Seek one set of amendments to add value or make application acceptable where required. • Prepare a report using the Council's delegated / committee report template and present an assessment of the scheme against policy and other material considerations • Seek to agree an extension of time, where necessary, and update the back-office system accordingly The service initially has a requirement to address a substantial backlog of applications and would like to use the service on an agreed basis to support ongoing demand as required. Initially this will be for one year with a view to extend in line with demand. Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2cbb0289-9ca4-432e-a9b8-bd0a64e6ed08) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileWirral Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wirral-borough-council)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)