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WHTHT - Town Planning Services to Support

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, pertained to town planning services under the title "WHTHT - Town Planning Services to Support". It falls within the services industry, specifically advisory and consultative engineering services. The project was geographically located in Watford, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award and contract stage, following a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The project commenced on 7th April 2025 and concluded on 7th October 2025, having been awarded to Building Design Partnership Ltd.

This contract presented an opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering advisory services, particularly large-scale firms given the nature of the supplier chosen, Building Design Partnership Ltd. Such an engagement can facilitate business growth through strategic partnerships with public sector organisations. Businesses with capabilities in delivering comprehensive planning and consultative services would find this type of procurement beneficial, further enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating expertise in collaborating with central government public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHTHT - Town Planning Services to Support

Notice Description

BDP - DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL'S LOCAL PLAN REGULATION 19 CONSULTATION via waiver

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070936-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20254 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sheena Phillips
Contact Email
sheena.phillips4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
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
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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