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EHC 1121 Provision of NEC Herts Growth Study

EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Aug 2024 at 07:17

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19 Nov 2021 at 12:26

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19 Nov 2021 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

East Hertfordshire District Council is overseeing a public procurement process titled "EHC 1121 Provision of NEC Herts Growth Study" within the urban planning and landscape architectural services category. This project aims to support regional growth and development in East Hertfordshire, UK (region UKH23). Currently, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to AECOM Limited. Key dates include the initial tender period ending on 7th January 2022, and the contract, initially for stages 1 and 2, signed on 7th March 2022. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure with the total value of stages 1 and 2 estimated at £200,000 and potential additional £100,000 to £150,000 for further stages if extended.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture to engage in a high-profile project that seeks to address regional growth challenges. The scope includes a robust data assessment and exploration of strategic spatial options, essential for enhancing housing and employment supply in the area. Suitable businesses include large firms with significant experience in consultancy and regional planning, such as AECOM Limited, the successful bidder. This contract offers exposure and the potential for extended work, presenting a valuable opportunity for growth and long-term collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

EHC 1121 Provision of NEC Herts Growth Study

Notice Description

East Hertfordshire District Council is currently out to procurement for the provision of NEC growth Study. Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field (OJEU Contract Notice refers). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Hertfordshire District Council is seeking provision of NEC growth Study. Meeting future growth presents such challenges and implications, and is now at such a significant scale that individual authorities can no longer work in isolation. As such NEC Herts are taking the first major steps to addressing this growth and to consider the future of the area as a whole by appointing consultants to undertake a Growth Study to inform the development of a NEC Herts Joint Strategic Plan. The Growth Study will initially be a two part study with the first section focussed on a robust baseline data assessment; the second section will produce, and then test a series of strategic spatial options to explore the potential for increasing the supply of housing and employment across NEC Herts, as well as identifying the benefits and, impacts, risks, infrastructure requirements and policy implications that could arise from pursuing these options.The Council proposes to enter into one contract with the successful Tenderer for a maximum period of 14 months for stage 1 and 2 . The contract award will initially be to undertake Stages 1 and 2 of the Growth Study project. There is a possibility for the Council to extend the contract with the successful Tenderer to cover the works in stage 3 of the growth study at the councils sole discretion. The anticipated total value of the growth study is approximately PS200,000 for stage 1 and 2. If extended a further budget of PS100,000 to PS150,000 may be available and a further period of up to 12 months. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f85d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025138-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@stevenage.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1438242775

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 1HN
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

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