Planning

Housing and Economic Needs Assessment

WELWYN HATFIELD COUNCIL

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Planning

30 May 2024 at 13:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welwyn Hatfield Council is exploring market interest in undertaking a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment. The assessment aims to inform planning policies and the Local Plan Review, requiring robust evidence for public examination. The engagement with organisations includes discussions on the benefits of the assessment, scenarios for economic forecasting, market capacity, engagement with other parties, timescales, and project value. Meetings for engagement are scheduled for July 10th and 11th.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in urban planning services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for engagement set for June 28th. The location for delivery is in the East of England, United Kingdom, indicating regional opportunities for interested contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing and Economic Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is exploring market interest in undertaking a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment. Scope of Services The scope of works is summarised as follows: 1) To undertake and report on a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA) for The Council in accordance with national policy and guidance. 2) The HENA will form part of the Council's evidence base for the Local Plan Review and will be used to inform planning policies. Therefore, the findings of this work should be translatable into policy recommendations. 3) The assessment should be a robust piece of evidence that will withstand scrutiny at public examination and the interested consultant must be prepared to prepare written evidence and appear as the council's expert witness at Local Plan examination, or other planning inquiries, in relation to the assessment, its outputs and recommendations Soft market Engagement - process The council wishes to engage with organisations to discuss and seek views on proposals for the new contract. This will include: 1) Exploring the benefits of a HENA over separate housing/economic needs assessments. 2) Exploring the number and type of scenarios considered necessary to inform economic forecasting (and the links to housing need). 3) Market capacity for the project to be undertaken by one organisation, or whether a joint working / sub-contracting approach may be required. 4) Suggestions around engagement with other parties. 5) Timescales for completing the HENA 6) Broad estimate of project value. Soft Market Engagement - how to engage Meetings with interested organisations will take place on Wednesday 10th or Thursday 11th July. The meetings will be held on Microsoft Teams and will last approximately 30 minutes. To arrange a meeting, please contact us by email at: localplan@welhat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-920d6a37-7d01-4c49-95b2-b7e6b21189e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77f77d6-b214-4e1e-99df-124340fc18c2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Planning Policy
Contact Email
localplan@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01707 357000

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
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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