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WHC - Local Plan Viability Assessment

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 08:57

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WHC - Local Plan Viability Assessment" was conducted by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of feasibility study and advisory services. The procurement was conducted using an open procurement method under a below threshold - open competition. Initially tendered on 9th July 2025, the active contract commenced on 11th August 2025 and is set to continue until 31st July 2026. BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited, based in London, has been awarded the contract to conduct this viability assessment, securing the award with an active status since the tender's completion.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in economic viability assessments and planning consultancy, particularly those that can contribute towards urban and regional planning processes. Companies with expertise in providing robust analytical services that support local government policy-making and those that can offer expert witness services at appeals are well-suited for such opportunities. Large entities or those with capacity to handle comprehensive assessments and provide ongoing consultancy services would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Moreover, the opportunity to contribute to significant planning projects and policy frameworks offers substantial potential for growth and visibility within the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - Local Plan Viability Assessment

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereafter "the Council") wishes to commission a viability assessment for their Local Plan Review. The purpose of this review is to assess the economic viability and feasibility of a revised Local Plan, and to inform policy requirements. The objective of the required assessment is to determine that the cumulative costs of policies, site requirements and the accompanying package of necessary infrastructure will not undermine the overall deliverability of the Local Plan. The assessment should be robust enough to support the Local Plan Review as part of the evidence base and be relied upon by developers when submitting subsequent planning applications on allocated Local Plan sites. Whilst not part of this commission, consultants should also be prepared to give evidence at Local Plan Examination, provide expert advice on specific planning applications and to provide expert witness services at planning appeals, as required by the Council. Index linked hourly rates for undertaking such work should be included as part of the tender response. 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-055c19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056439-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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

BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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