Tender

WHC - Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations.

SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE

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Tender

27 Apr 2020 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, via Supply Hertfordshire, is seeking legal services related to Section 106 Planning Obligations under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The tender, titled "WHC - Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations," is classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 12 June 2020. The contract is set to commence on 3 August 2020, lasting for three years until 2 August 2023, and is being conducted through an open procedure, which is below the threshold. Delivery is expected to cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in planning law and experience in handling Section 106 agreements. Businesses that specialise in legal representation or advisory services related to planning obligations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the Council currently outsources these services on a case-by-case basis, winning this tender could allow firms to establish a long-term relationship with the Council and secure a steady stream of work over the contract duration, enhancing their market presence and capability in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations.

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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214ae0b-a628-435e-b9b1-e71946f0475b
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

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Andrew Harper (WHBC)
Contact Email
a.harper@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707357371

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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