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WHC - Validation of Planning Applications

SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, who seeks to appoint a qualified external company for the validation of planning and Estate Management applications. The project, titled "WHC - Validation of Planning Applications," falls under the services industry category, specifically within technical planning services. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 6th December 2020. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st January 2021 and will last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. This procurement follows an open procedure, which is above the threshold for public contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in planning services, architecture, and engineering, as it involves the validation of approximately 3,000 annual applications, including various types of planning and tree applications. Companies with experience in urban planning and those capable of meeting the Council's target of validating applications within 48 hours would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will benefit from a consistent workload over the contract period, enhancing their prospects for business growth.

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Notice Title

WHC - Validation of Planning Applications

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as 'The Council') wishes to appoint a suitably qualified external company to act on the Council's behalf in dealing primarily with the validation of planning and Estate Management applications. Approximately 3,000 applications are submitted annually to the Council and include all types of planning applications and associated applications, Estate Management applications, all types of tree applications together with external consultations and pre-application enquiries. The Council is looking for a suitable external company to take on the validation of all types of applications received. It is not known if the Planning White Paper will have any implications on the number submitted. The Council has targets in place to validate applications upon receipt which includes 3 to 5 working days for minor and small-scale applications and 10 working days for a major application. However, it is expected that the date in which to validate all types of applications will be within 48 hours. The contract is for an initial period of three years with an optional one year extension. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f36fca2-de6e-460d-8f07-5656647100e4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

30196000 - Planning systems

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

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
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE
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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