Scope
Reference
DN808710
Description
Overview and background
The contract is for leading on planning performance agreements for specific major planning application projects.
A Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) is a negotiated agreement signed separately for each stage of a project (pre-application, application, post-decision) which can be set up at any point and on any type of scheme. PPA fees are in addition to existing application fees and pre-application fees and reflect the additional work the Council has to undertake to meet the PPA commitments
In return the applicant receives an enhanced service, a dedicated case officer to deal with their application, named internal consultees, such as highways, building conservation, ecology or urban design, and a mutually agreed timetable for the proposal to be brought forward.
Strategic objectives of the Contract
The strategic objective of the Contract is to provide a service that creates a programme that identifies key milestones and pinch points with a clearly laid out timetable and target decision date. The service provider will take shared responsibility for addressing any delays or blockages with the applicant.
The total value of this contracts 24 month term is £70,000 (ex VAT). There are no extensions available.
Contract 1. Leading on planning performance agreements for specific major planning application projects
Supplier
Contract value
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 February 2026
Contract dates
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028
- 1 year, 11 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Contract locations
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Longboard Consulting
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGW-2699-NZPL
8 Percy Place
Bath
BA1 6AR
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Leading on planning performance agreements for specific major planning application projects
Contracting authority
Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVH-3287-JWJV
The Guildhall
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bathnes.gov.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government