Urban Design Consultancy
North West Leicestershire District Council, a local government planning authority, is seeking an urban design consultancy service to support its busy development management team. The consultant will assess and advise on planning applications across a range of types and scales, with a workload largely focused on volume housebuilder proposals contributing to annual new housing delivery under existing and emerging Local Plans. Key projects include the major settlement extensions at South East Coalville and Money Hill, Ashby de la Zouch, as well as major commercial, industrial and leisure developments across the district. The tender details do not state an estimated contract value, delivery locations beyond the council district, or the initial contract duration; they specify a 12-month extension option. No specific certification or formal qualification requirement is provided, but the central eligibility expectation is demonstrable urban design expertise capable of supporting development management decisions on major residential and non-residential planning applications.
Buyer: North West Leicestershire District Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 9 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £150k
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, Leicestershire CC and Rutland
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 12 Jan 2027 to 11 Jan 2029
- Category: Urban planning services (71410000)
From the official notice
Our Planning and Development Service is seeking an urban designer to work within our busy development management team. Your case load would comprise largely of volume house builder applications - sustaining significant annual new house building rates required under existing and emerging Local Plans. You will work on applications of various types and scales including our major settlement extensions at South East Coalville and Money Hill, Ashby de la Zouch.?Your case load would also include major commercial/industrial/leisure developments across the district.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £150k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has reserved it for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Check the official notice to confirm you qualify.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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