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Design Services to leading to and including the submission of a planning application

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Design Services leading to and including the submission of a planning application" dated 14th October 2025. The procurement, based in the UK, specifically Hemel Hempstead (UKH23), was focused on design consultancy services needed for developing temporary accommodation units through modular construction at the Wharfdale garage site. This procurement was executed using a direct method below threshold without competition, as per the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to HILL PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED, with the contract timeline running from 25th September 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This contract primarily presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy, especially those with expertise in modular construction for residential developments. Large enterprises capable of managing sub-central government projects or those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector design services would find this project fitting. The need for innovative design solutions using modular methods can foster relationships with local authorities and open doors for further projects in the construction and public service sectors. Businesses aiming to excel in temporary accommodation design within the UK region will find this award particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Design Services to leading to and including the submission of a planning application

Notice Description

Design Services to leading to and including the submission of a planning application for the DBC garage site known as Wharfdale to deliver 8 units for temporary accommodation utilising modular construction.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065348-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,109 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
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

HILL PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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