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Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Framework

Awarded to Argyle Planning Consultancy Ltd, Charisma Spatial Planning Ltd, Planning and Management Ltd

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 23 December 2025

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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council awarded a multiple-supplier framework agreement worth £100,000 on 11 December 2025 to Argyle Planning Consultancy Ltd, Charisma Spatial Planning Ltd, and Planning and Management Ltd for the provision of independent neighbourhood planning examiner services. The framework enables the council to appoint qualified consultants to undertake independent examinations of neighbourhood plans on a call-off basis in accordance with statutory requirements, with services commissioned as required via individual call-off contracts with no guarantee of volume or spend.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
23 December 2025
Classification (CPV)
Urban planning servicesBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Award outcome

Awarded value
£100,000
Award date
11 December 2025
Contract period
15 December 2025 → 14 December 2027
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
14 December 2029
Winners
  • Argyle Planning Consultancy Ltd
  • Charisma Spatial Planning Ltd
  • Planning and Management Ltd

This contract ends on 14 December 2027, or 14 December 2029 if every extension is used.

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Market context

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£100,000

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West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

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  1. Contract

    23 December 2025

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