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WHC - Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (2024) - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA) aimed at informing the Council's Local Plan Review. This project falls under the industry category of urban planning services, with additional classifications in environmental and urban development planning. The contract, worth between £50,000 and £70,000 GBP, was awarded to Iceni Projects Limited. The procurement followed an open procedure, with key dates including the tender closing on 4th October 2024 and the contract period spanning from 2nd December 2024 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban and environmental planning, particularly those who can provide comprehensive assessments for local government needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited given the procurement's emphasis on accommodating smaller firms. The project covers multiple geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, allowing businesses with extensive service reach to participate and leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

WHC - Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (2024) - AWARD

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking to commission a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment ("HENA") which will inform the Council's Local Plan Review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2be1de44-4433-4d19-8d80-8669dc2080cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4935ef-62af-4f6b-8a9b-dd6f996a976c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 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
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

ICENI PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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