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HCC March 2024 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services - AWARD

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has completed the tender process for the "Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services" under an open procedure. This framework agreement, classified under "Urban environmental development planning," aims to offer support in two major service areas: the "Hertfordshire LEADS" Planning Support Service and the "Hertfordshire Design Review Panel" Design Review Service. The contract, awarded on 27 August 2024, will commence on 1 September 2024 and run until 31 August 2027, with an option for a one-year extension, making the maximum contract duration four years. Full details, including the nine lots, are specified in the tender document. Businesses should note that any contract resulting from this procurement must be executed as a deed, and they may need independent legal advice before submission.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscape, ecology, archaeology, design, and sustainability consultancy services. Companies adept at providing forward planning, masterplanning, pre-application support, development management, and biodiversity net gain will find this framework especially beneficial. Additionally, firms offering independent and expert design review services are encouraged to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel. The breadth and scope of the services covered by this tender can significantly contribute to consistent business growth and market expansion within the construction and environmental planning sectors.

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Notice Title

HCC March 2024 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services. The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the 'Services'), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas, as follows: o 'Hertfordshire LEADS' (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service - specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council's LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development. Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E): A. Forward planning support B. Masterplanning support C. Pre-application support D. Development Management support E. Biodiversity Net Gain o 'Hertfordshire Design Review Panel' Design Review Service - Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the 'Panel') that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend to a further one (1) year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four (4) years. There are 9 Lots. Full details are in the tender document set. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff73611-a6f8-4759-8903-6cf1fc59eb5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
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
25
Supplier Names

ABRAMS ARCHAEOLOGY

BIDWELLS

BLACK ARCHITECTURE

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

CHRIS BLANDFORD ASSOCIATES

DANIEL WOODROFFE GROUP

DAVID LOCK ASSOCIATES

ELLIOTT WOOD PARTNERSHIP

ENVIRONMENTAL GAIN

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

FLEMING ECOLOGY

GROUP 19 ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN

HUNTERS

ICENI PROJECTS

JTP

KEVIN BURRELL CONSULTING

LDA DESIGN CONSULTING

OUT DESIGN

PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS

PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES

RCKA

RICARDO-AEA

TAPESTRY URBANISM

WHITE ARKITEKTER

WYNNE-WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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