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title: "Town Employment Studies via ESPO Framework 664_25 Consultancy Services"
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# Town Employment Studies via ESPO Framework 664_25 Consultancy Services

Buyer: EAST HERTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0252a80f-0af0-4ceb-a5b8-9e0835774e0b

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## Summary

East Herts Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services to undertake employment studies in Bishop's Stortford, Ware & Hertford, and Sawbridgeworth, forming part of the evidence base for the new Local Plan. This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a selective method being used as part of a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 17th December 2025 and will conclude on 15th May 2026, covering the East of England region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award level, with the award having been published on 22nd April 2026. The total value of the contract stands at £38,350 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy, particularly those capable of providing strategic insights into employment trends and urban planning. It supports SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it particularly suitable for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy. Given the regional focus on the East of England, businesses with a strong understanding of local dynamics and economic development will be well-positioned to leverage this contract for future growth.

## Notice

Consultancy apointed to undertake three employment studies: Bishop's Stortford, Ware & Hertford and Sawbridgeworth as part of the evidence base to inform the new Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc0cce5-2849-473d-90e7-aa322eb07c8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST HERTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc0cce5-2849-473d-90e7-aa322eb07c8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc0cce5-2849-473d-90e7-aa322eb07c8d
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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