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Green Belt Study (East Herts, North Herts and Stevenage Councils) via ESPO Consultancy framework 664_21

EAST HERTS COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Herts Council focuses on preparing a comprehensive Green Belt Study for East Herts, North Herts, and Stevenage Councils. This evaluation involves assessing all Green Belt land within these local authority areas to potentially redefine boundaries in line with national policy. Classified under Construction consultancy services, the tender has a value of £185,000, operating within a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender process has been completed, the resultant contract with Land Use Consultants Limited began on 22nd April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. The project is situated in the East of England and was awarded at the award stage on 22nd April 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultation within the construction services sector, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive studies aligned with national guidelines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were actively considered for this tender, suggesting an inclusive approach fostering competitive participation. Companies with expertise in spatial planning, environmental assessments, and land use planning would find this type of tender particularly well-suited to their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Green Belt Study (East Herts, North Herts and Stevenage Councils) via ESPO Consultancy framework 664_21

Notice Description

To prepare a Green Belt Study for East Herts, North Herts and Stevenage Councils; a comprehensive and consistent assessment of the performance of all Green Belt land within the three local authority areas in line with the latest national policy and practice guidance, robustly defining grey belt land, which can be used by the Councils to help identify where Green Belt boundaries could be revised to accommodate development needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4c81e0c-ab42-437f-ac66-438ad6793146
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21d312ef-9650-4248-91cf-a3834f976b61
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
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
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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