HCC 05/2026 - PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE AND PLANNING APPLICATION FOR HERTFORD FIRE & AMBULANCE STATION

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council recently completed a public procurement process entitled "HCC 05/2026 - PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE AND PLANNING APPLICATION FOR HERTFORD FIRE & AMBULANCE STATION". The procurement falls under the industry category of architectural, engineering, and planning services. Located in Stevenage, UK, the procurement utilised a limited competition method, falling below the threshold. The process has reached the contract award stage, with the status marked as complete. The active contract was signed on 12 June 2026 and runs from 15 June 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a total contract value of £53,763.60.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in architectural and planning services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored pre-application and planning advice for public infrastructure projects. The awarding of the contract to Be First (Regeneration) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, underscores the opportunities available for agile and proficient SMEs in public sector procurement. Businesses equipped with expertise in planning and development services for emergency service facilities will be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

HCC 05/2026 - PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE AND PLANNING APPLICATION FOR HERTFORD FIRE & AMBULANCE STATION

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council sought quotations for the provision of PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE AND PLANNING APPLICATION FOR HERTFORD FIRE & AMBULANCE STATION This is a Contract Details Notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066058-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,763 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
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
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BE FIRST (REGENERATION

Further Information

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