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HCC Aug 2025 - The Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework

Hertfordshire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 17:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Dec 2025 at 15:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Nov 2025 at 16:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 15:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Hertfordshire County Council for the Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework has concluded, with a contract awarded to several suppliers, including WSP UK Ltd and other major firms. The contract, under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, is valued at £3,000,000 gross and covers urban planning services across diverse regions including Stevenage, Hertfordshire (UKH23). This framework agreement, available for a duration of four years from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2029, employs the Open Procedure procurement method and was classified under service contracts. Key dates highlighted in the procurement process include the initial tender deadline on 15th September 2025 and the contract signing on 30th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in urban planning services. Large firms with the capability to provide both general and specialist town planning advice are perfectly positioned to leverage this framework. The procurement method allows flexibility with options for direct contract awards or via mini-competitions, opening doors for ongoing project collaborations. Businesses aiming to compete should have the capacity to manage multiple site locations and adapt to potential future policy and governance changes. The opportunity reflects Hertfordshire County Council's commitment to enhancing its property portfolio and can significantly bolster a firm's portfolio with long-term strategic engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC Aug 2025 - The Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework

Notice Description

This is a Contracts Details Notice and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework. The Council used the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 The Council has awarded to the following; Be-First (Regeneration) Ltd, Lambert Smith Hampton Group Ltd, Tetra Tech Ltd, Vincent and Gorbing Ltd, WSP UK Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05865f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081224-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Postcode Area
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Be First (Regeneration) Ltd

WSP UK Limited

Lambert Smith Hampton Group Limited

Tetra Tech Limited

Vincent and Gorbing Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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