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

What the buyer is asking for

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.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published5 days ago

   16 Sept 2026, 17:19 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 13 days

   5 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 25 days

   16 Oct 2026, 18:00 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice16 Sept 2026, 17:19 BST087973-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender