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Planning Application - Land East of Welwyn Garden City (EWEL1)

EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The East Hertfordshire District Council has concluded a procurement process for consultancy services in the planning industry, specifically for a project titled "Planning Application - Land East of Welwyn Garden City (EWEL1)." The procurement aimed to secure a dedicated Consultant Planning Advisor to assist the Local Planning Authority with a major planning application for a site allocated in the District Plan. This contract falls under the 'services' category with a geographical focus on the United Kingdom, particularly in the region designated as UKH. The process, initiated under the tender ID EHC9999-269 and adhering to legal basis 2023/54, has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active from 2 April 2025 until 31 August 2025. The procurement method specified is a below threshold, unknown process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services. The award was successfully given to Nexus Planning Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in planning and consultancy could compete effectively in such tenders. Additionally, the relatively manageable size of the contract, valued at £34,200 gross, offers an entry point for SMEs seeking to build their portfolio within local government projects. Businesses looking to expand their reach within sub-central government contracts with regional development objectives are well-suited to participate in future comparable procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Planning Application - Land East of Welwyn Garden City (EWEL1)

Notice Description

Dedicated Consultant Planning Advisor to act on behalf of the Local Planning Authority in managing major planning application for a key Site Housing Allocation from District Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05125b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastherts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NEXUS PLANNING

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