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Interim Resource - Lead Planning Officer

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Interim Resource - Lead Planning Officer" was conducted by Dacorum Borough Council, a sub-central government authority based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. The procurement process aimed to hire a Lead Planning Officer to assist with planning applications. This procurement falls under the services category and was carried out using a direct method below the threshold, hence without competition. The contract, awarded to The Oyster Partnership Limited, commenced on 13th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2026, with a gross value of £32,074.56. This award, completed through a direct procurement method, highlights Dacorum Borough Council’s engagement in acquiring temporary personnel services, registered under CPV code 79620000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing temporary personnel services to engage with public sector clients and expand their footprint within government projects. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with expertise in human resources services, particularly those who can provide qualified professionals swiftly to meet specific roles such as planning officers. Due to the specific and precise nature of this interim procurement, businesses that can offer tailored, efficient solutions in recruitment and supply services may find avenues for growth in similar future procurement opportunities within regional councils across the UK.

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Notice Title

Interim Resource - Lead Planning Officer

Notice Description

Interim Resource - Lead Planning Officer to assist with planning applications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034168-2026
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

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
£26,728 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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