Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc3-f00a-705b-b439-3376138a6ca7/planning-related-advice-professional-services-framework-lot-8 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (Lot 8) [NE](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ne) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 13 Oct 2023 ## 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 Planning Related Advice Professional Services Framework (Lot 8) - Following insufficient bids during the original Framework tendering in January 2023, Natural England (NE) wishes to re-run a procurement process and appoint up to six (6) suitable Suppliers onto PRAPS Framework - Lot 8 (Soils, and best and most versatile agricultural land, minerals, and waste) to deliver range of planning advice services. The Suppliers with relevant skills, experience, and expertise in providing expert advice and training on a wide range of planning issues to decision makers and consultees. This procurement is part of Planning Related Advice Professional Services (PRAPS) Framework. The Framework, by nature, is a zero (0) value contract and it does not offer any commitment. However, the maximum value of this Framework threshold is currently set at £4,999,999 and is strictly dependent on the quantity related to NE requirements through the Framework lifecycle. "The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome) Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal." ## CPV classification Urban planning services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a017fac6-1c32-424f-942b-899cd49f832f) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile NE: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ne) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 16 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services – Planung GDRMA-HR Mittelhausen, Erfurt · SWE Netz GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1b45-71e4-84d1-8ef96006e2cb/germany-engineering-design-services-planung-gdrma-hr-mittelhausen-erfurt)