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Planning Officer to Cover Maternity Leave

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent public procurement tender, Dacorum Borough Council, a sub-central government authority located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, completed the process for hiring a Planning Officer to cover maternity leave within their planning department. The procurement was classified under the services category, specifically for supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method below the threshold, with Macdonald & Co Freelance Limited in London being awarded the contract. The contract period spans from 22nd January 2026 to 27th July 2026, with the agreement signed on 5th January 2026. The contract has a gross value of £49,256.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in personnel supply services or contract staffing, particularly within the planning or public sector domain. Businesses that are agile and have expertise in providing skilled temporary staff, particularly those familiar with public authority requirements, could find a competitive edge. This procurement method's limited nature underscores a targeted approach for smaller business entities capable of fulfilling specific requirements efficiently, fostering growth potential within the public sector staffing market. Successful bidders can enhance their portfolios and strengthen relationships with local government authorities, opening doors to future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Planning Officer to Cover Maternity Leave

Notice Description

Maternity cover for Planning Officer role within the planning department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ead
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018074-2026
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,047 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 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
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MACDONALD & CO FREELANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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