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Brookfield Project - Consultancy Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed its procurement for consultancy services related to the Brookfield Project. This procurement, under the industry category of commercial property management services, was managed as a direct award due to the unique knowledge and expertise required. The consultancy services pertain to the Brookfield Riverside project in Stevenage, UKH23, which includes the development of a new town centre and a significant urban extension. The award was made to CARTER JONAS LLP, with the contract valued at £540,000, covering the period from 29th July 2026 to 31st December 2029. The procurement process was governed by the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54.

The direct award to CARTER JONAS LLP was predicated on their long-standing involvement and accumulated expertise in the Brookfield Project, making them exceptionally suited to this specific consultancy requirement. With a robust understanding of ongoing developments and established processes, this contract presents strategic growth opportunities for businesses in property consultancy, particularly those specialising in commercial property management and infrastructure development. Companies seeking to expand their operations in complex, long-term projects with strategic infrastructure components might find valuable insights and partnerships through similar government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brookfield Project - Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The supplier has delivered the property consultancy service for a number of years and has developed significant service-specific knowledge and established processes. The existing service does rely on continuity of operational knowledge, historical case information, bespoke reporting mechanisms, and relationships with other external stakeholders. A replacement supplier would not possess the detailed knowledge and understanding gained through CJ's longstanding involvement in the project to date, including the historic and current/ongoing negotiations. In addition, they would require a very extensive mobilisation period which would result in substantial additional costs. For the reasons stated above the services provided by an alternative supplier would be incompatible with the existing operational environment and could result in significant technical and operational difficulties and risks to the achievement of service outcomes.

Procurement Information

The supplier has delivered the property consultancy service for a number of years and has developed significant service-specific knowledge and established processes. The existing service does rely on continuity of operational knowledge, historical case information, bespoke reporting mechanisms, and relationships with other external stakeholders. A replacement supplier would not possess the detailed knowledge and understanding gained through CJ's longstanding involvement in the project to date, including the historic and current/ongoing negotiations. In addition, they would require a very extensive mobilisation period which would result in substantial additional costs. For the reasons stated above the services provided by an alternative supplier would be incompatible with the existing operational environment and could result in significant technical and operational difficulties and risks to the achievement of service outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073919-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

CARTER JONAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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