Award

Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations. - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2024 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has awarded a contract for Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations. The contract, with a value of £120,000, involves dealing with planning obligations under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd May 2024, and the contract period starting on 3rd August 2024 and ending on 2nd August 2027. The main contractor and a reserve contractor will be appointed for this service in Welwyn Garden City, Herts, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for legal practices to provide services related to planning obligations. Businesses specialised in legal services, particularly in dealing with Section 106 Planning Obligations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, with a minimum value of £80,000, aims to secure obligations for various organisations including the Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council, and the NHS. This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in legal matters surrounding planning and development activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations. - AWARD

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council wishes to appoint suitably qualified legal practices to act on the Council's behalf in dealing primarily with Section 106 Planning Obligations and Unilateral Undertakings under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that the Council negotiates on, leading to completion of the deeds. The Council currently outsources this task on an individual case basis. Monies and other obligations are secured on behalf of the Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council and others such as the NHS. Where obligations are secured for Hertfordshire County Council, solicitors at County are also involved with the preparation of the deed. The Council intends to appoint a main contractor and a reserve contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabe0f62-4fd3-4e00-92d2-25c7217c5be1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2024 - 2 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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