Tender

WHC - Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is commissioning an up-to-date assessment of the accommodation needs for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in the Welwyn Hatfield Borough. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure and falls under the industry category of urban planning services (CPV code 71410000). The tender was published on 3 October 2024, with the closing date for submissions being 4 November 2024. The contract, valued between £20,000 and £25,000, will commence on 25 November 2024 and conclude on 1 April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in urban planning, particularly those experienced in accommodation needs assessments. It is well-suited for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector by contributing to the Local Plan Review, which has long-term implications for policy development in the region. Despite being below the threshold, the open procedure ensures a competitive process that can help establish credibility and build relationships with local government stakeholders.

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Notice Title

WHC - Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Council is seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake an up-to-date assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in Welwyn Hatfield Borough (the study area). The findings of the study will be used to inform the Local Plan Review and subsequent policy development. It must be accurate and delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the Local Plan Review timetable. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f50791c-b046-4696-bbba-7ec806f4fbca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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