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WHC - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 11:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for commissioning a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Stage 1. The tender, conducted under an open competition below threshold method, focused on the services industry, specifically assessing environmental impacts other than construction. The process commenced on 11 August 2025, with services concluding by the end of January 2026. Documentation and competition details were available via the Supply Hertfordshire portal, with the awarding decision confirmed on 23 September 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and risk assessments, particularly those capable of handling strategic flood risk evaluations. Large enterprises with proven expertise in conducting environmental impact assessments, like Jeremy Benn Associates Limited, which secured the contract, would be well-positioned for this type of work. The project presents potential for further expansion, with plans for a Stage 2 assessment, offering continuous partnership opportunities for capable firms in relevant sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council wishes to commission a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Stage 1 (SFRA1). This assessment is to support the development and submission of the Council's new local plan. It is also likely that Stage 2 (SFRA2) will be commissioned at a later date accordingly the proposal for Stage 2 must also form part of any submission. Stage 2 will relate to individual site assessments for sites that are potentially suitable for development. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 11th August 2025 and continue until stage 1 services are completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058871-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
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
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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