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Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 16:55

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

North Hertfordshire District Council has finalised a public procurement process for conducting a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA). The awarded contract was signed on 3rd February 2026, with a contract period lasting from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2027. The procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, and involves an open procurement method below the threshold for competition. The contract, valued at £73,934 (excluding VAT), engages Jeremy Benn Associates Limited as the supplier to perform a Level 1 SFRA, with an optional Level 2 Assessment, as part of compliance with national planning requirements. The project is based in North Hertfordshire District, United Kingdom, as part of the local government's efforts to support their new Local Plan.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in flood risk analysis and management. It is ideally suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Jeremy Benn Associates Limited, which focus on research, development, and technical consultancy services. Such contracts not only allow businesses to expand their portfolio in governmental projects but also enable collaboration on initiatives that align with both regional planning and climate change adaptation strategies. Companies that offer innovative solutions to mitigate and manage flood risks can find potential growth and further procurement opportunities through similar tenders from local authorities looking to enhance resilience against environmental challenges.

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Notice Title

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant team to undertake a Strategic Flood Risk assessment (SFRA) - Level 1 with an option for a Level 2 Assessment to support the new Local Plan, in line with national requirements. The SFRA will assess: * the risk from all sources of flooding * the cumulative impact that development or changing land use would have on the risk of flooding * the effect of climate change on risk The SFRA should identify: * opportunities to reduce the causes and impacts of flooding * any land likely to be needed for current and future flood risk management features and structures The study should be consistent with requirements set out in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and any updates as appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011562-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,934 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Omar Ezzet
Contact Email
omar.ezzet@north-herts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01462474379

Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

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