Award

Green Belt Assessment

THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 16:38

Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

Three Rivers District Council, a public authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process for a "Green Belt Assessment" aimed to guide future development planning. Located in Rickmansworth, this project falls under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services. Key dates included the award on 7th April 2025, with the contract running from 30th April 2025 to 31st July 2025. The procurement was conducted as an open tender process, enabling below-threshold open competition, with a gross award value of £70,045.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the urban and environmental planning sectors due to its focus on strategic development and housing needs. Companies specialising in environmental planning, especially those with expertise in geographical and urban planning, would find this contract beneficial for showcasing their skills and expanding their portfolio. Large firms like the awarded supplier, Ove Arup Ltd, who possess the necessary expertise and resources, are well-suited to compete in such demanding assessments, fostering potential growth through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Green Belt Assessment

Notice Description

Proposals, including an indicative timetable, are sought from consultants with the relevant experience to conduct a Green Belt Assessment for Three Rivers District Council (TRDC). The study will form one aspect of the evidence base for the Council, assisting in decisions on potential locations for development and the approach taken in connection with reducing the housing shortfall of the Council against its identified housing needs. The study will identify and map grey belt land and consider whether the release of Green Belt to meet housing need would fundamentally undermine the purposes of the Green belt across the District. A full tender package is attached to this notice. This tender is being operated as an Open Tender. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945241243

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017443-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£58,371 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Derek Hatcher
Contact Email
derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1923278370

Buyer Location

Locality
RICKMANSWORTH
Postcode
WD3 1RL
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Rickmansworth Town
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP

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