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title: "WHC - Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment"
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# WHC - Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-009ac032-7084-4cdb-a24d-add659a4ac52

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is commissioning an up-to-date assessment of the accommodation needs for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in the Welwyn Hatfield Borough. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure and falls under the industry category of urban planning services (CPV code 71410000). The tender was published on 3 October 2024, with the closing date for submissions being 4 November 2024. The contract, valued between £20,000 and £25,000, will commence on 25 November 2024 and conclude on 1 April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in urban planning, particularly those experienced in accommodation needs assessments. It is well-suited for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector by contributing to the Local Plan Review, which has long-term implications for policy development in the region. Despite being below the threshold, the open procedure ensures a competitive process that can help establish credibility and build relationships with local government stakeholders.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Council is seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake an up-to-date assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in Welwyn Hatfield Borough (the study area). The findings of the study will be used to inform the Local Plan Review and subsequent policy development. It must be accurate and delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the Local Plan Review timetable. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f50791c-b046-4696-bbba-7ec806f4fbca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f50791c-b046-4696-bbba-7ec806f4fbca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f50791c-b046-4696-bbba-7ec806f4fbca
  3rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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