Procurement of development viability training and bespoke support for Local Planning Authorities

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Individual consultant or consulting firm

Consulting opportunity

Notice classification

Required expertise

Railways & Rolling Stock

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Minimum qualifications

Not stated

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Required years of experience

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Country or duty station

United Kingdom

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Assignment duration

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Expected start date

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Submission method

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Required proposal documents

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Expression of interest requirements

Not an expression of interest notice

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Mandatory registration

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Clarification deadline

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Submission deadline

16 Oct 2026

Notice

Classified as a consulting opportunity from the published summary.

Scope of works

The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified development viability expert to design and deliver a modular online pilot training programme for local planning authorities in England. The programme will strengthen officers’ understanding of development viability and their confidence and capability in applying viability considerations in plan-making and decision-making. It will include high-quality reusable learning resources, a train-the-trainer approach, monitoring and evaluation, and optional bespoke viability support for council officers and elected members.

Type

Invitation to bid / open tender

Tender

Sector

Railways & Rolling Stock

Procedure

Below threshold - open competition

Classification

Not published at source

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Source provenance (1)

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Key dates

1. Published at source16 Sept 2026
2. Submission deadline16 Oct 2026