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EHC0925 The Provision of Retail and Town Centres Study

EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 10:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Hertfordshire District Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "EHC0925 The Provision of Retail and Town Centres Study". This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The primary purpose is to commission a study to inform the council's new District Plan. Based in Hertford, UK, the procurement was conducted through a limited competition method as it was below the threshold. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Brightcorp Ltd t/a The Retail Group being selected as the supplier. Contracts have been signed as of 10th November 2025, with an end date set for 31st December 2026. The total value of the contract is £69,000 gross.

This contract opens up significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in retail and town centre studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Brightcorp Ltd, which can provide expert insights into urban planning and retail development, stand to benefit from such tenders. Companies with experience in crafting strategic studies and understanding local government needs would find this type of project well-suited to their expertise. By capitalising on such opportunities, businesses can establish strong relationships with public sector clients, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth in the consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHC0925 The Provision of Retail and Town Centres Study

Notice Description

AWARD East Hertfordshire District Council are currently seeking quotes to commission a a retail and town centres study which will inform the Council's new District Plan. The quotation documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of the Supply Hertfordshire website and selecting the "View Details" button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this quote should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastherts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTCORP LTD T/A THE RETAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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