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Provision of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites Planning Consultancy Services) II

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2025 at 13:23

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23 Dec 2025 at 12:55

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Summary of the contracting process

North Hertfordshire District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist planning consultancy services under the title "Provision of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites Planning Consultancy Services) II". This procurement falls under the services category (urban planning services) and is set to support the complex, strategic development management activities for the Baldock and East of Luton development sites, as outlined in the North Hertfordshire Local Plan. The procurement was completed using a direct method below threshold, without competition, highlighting a swift delivery approach. The contract was awarded to The Oyster Partnership Limited, an SME based in London, with the performance period scheduled from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the urban planning and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in strategic project management and planning performance agreements. SMEs specialising in urban planning services can benefit from such projects that require coordination with developers, statutory consultees, and internal stakeholders of the Council. The continuity in project knowledge and involvement in environmental assessments and design review processes also provide a platform for growth and expansion into public sector consultancy. The structured procurement process offers a competitive edge to businesses familiar with supporting major site developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites Planning Consultancy Services) II

Notice Description

North Hertfordshire District Council intends to directly award a public contract for the provision of specialist planning consultancy services in the role of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites). The services relate to supporting the progression and processing of a series of complex, strategic development management activities and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) associated with the Baldock and East of Luton development sites, as allocated in the adopted North Hertfordshire Local Plan. The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Progression and coordination of strategic development management applications - Support to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping and associated statutory processes - Attendance at Design Review Panels, site visits and multi-disciplinary workshops - Liaison with developers, statutory consultees and internal Council stakeholders - Provision of continuity of embedded project knowledge across live planning applications and the transition from masterplanning into outline planning submissions The services are funded through Planning Performance Agreements with developers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085839-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@north-herts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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