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Strategic Green Belt Study

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Strategic Green Belt Study," which falls under the services category and involves the design and execution of research and development. The buying organisation, as a sub-central government authority located in Hemel Hempstead, sought a strategic assessment to aid the South West Hertfordshire Joint Strategic Plan. The procurement process employed a direct approach, facilitated without competition due to it being below the threshold. The awarding of the contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large supplier based in London, was successfully completed with the contract starting on 17th April 2025 and set to conclude by 16th April 2026. This aligns with the legal UKPGA basis ID 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in strategic environment analysis and planning, particularly those specialising in services that intersect with green belt frameworks and urban planning. Businesses adept in research and development, aligning with the main procurement category, stand to benefit, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive assessments that can inform large-scale regional planning initiatives. Engaging in similar contracts could enhance a business’s portfolio, demonstrating expertise in sustainable development and strategic planning, crucial for expanding into public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Strategic Green Belt Study

Notice Description

A quote, comprising a project outline, costings and timetable is sought to prepare a Strategic Green Belt Assessment for south west Hertfordshire. This will support the preparation of the South West (SW) Herts Joint Strategic Plan (JSP). This quote is sought on behalf of Dacorum Borough Council, as the budget holder and procurement authority for the JSP programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019879-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
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
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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