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Town Employment Studies via ESPO Framework 664_25 Consultancy Services

EAST HERTS COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

East Herts Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services to undertake employment studies in Bishop's Stortford, Ware & Hertford, and Sawbridgeworth, forming part of the evidence base for the new Local Plan. This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a selective method being used as part of a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 17th December 2025 and will conclude on 15th May 2026, covering the East of England region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award level, with the award having been published on 22nd April 2026. The total value of the contract stands at £38,350 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy, particularly those capable of providing strategic insights into employment trends and urban planning. It supports SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it particularly suitable for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Given the regional focus on the East of England, businesses with a strong understanding of local dynamics and economic development will be well-positioned to leverage this contract for future growth.

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Notice Title

Town Employment Studies via ESPO Framework 664_25 Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy apointed to undertake three employment studies: Bishop's Stortford, Ware & Hertford and Sawbridgeworth as part of the evidence base to inform the new Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0252a80f-0af0-4ceb-a5b8-9e0835774e0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc0cce5-2849-473d-90e7-aa322eb07c8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 15 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
Post Town
Stevenage
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
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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