Tender

Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations.

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2024 at 12:35

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26 Mar 2024 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking legal services related to s106 Planning Obligations. The Council aims to appoint legal practices to manage planning obligations and deeds negotiation. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 3rd May 2024. The contract period is slated from 3rd August 2024 to 2nd August 2027. The estimated contract value is £120,000. The Council is located in Welwyn Garden City, Herts, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal practices specializing in s106 Planning Obligations to engage with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. Businesses offering legal services in the UK, particularly in Hertfordshire, could benefit from competing for this contract. The Council envisages appointing a main contractor and a reserve contractor for this service procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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. The Council intends to appoint a main contractor and a reserve contractor. Additional information: www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b57d8412-7de7-4786-82fe-9f01c9cea6fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b4d453-0cd6-4417-8e1c-951bd76f0336
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

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
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2024 - 2 Aug 2027 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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