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title: "Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations. - AWARD"
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# Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations. - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18b4527b-ca62-4018-bee0-0ed9a027f564

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## Summary

The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has awarded a contract for Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations. The contract, with a value of £120,000, involves dealing with planning obligations under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd May 2024, and the contract period starting on 3rd August 2024 and ending on 2nd August 2027. The main contractor and a reserve contractor will be appointed for this service in Welwyn Garden City, Herts, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for legal practices to provide services related to planning obligations. Businesses specialised in legal services, particularly in dealing with Section 106 Planning Obligations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, with a minimum value of £80,000, aims to secure obligations for various organisations including the Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council, and the NHS. This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in legal matters surrounding planning and development activities.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council wishes to appoint suitably qualified legal practices to act on the Council's behalf in dealing primarily with Section 106 Planning Obligations and Unilateral Undertakings under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that the Council negotiates on, leading to completion of the deeds. The Council currently outsources this task on an individual case basis. Monies and other obligations are secured on behalf of the Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council and others such as the NHS. Where obligations are secured for Hertfordshire County Council, solicitors at County are also involved with the preparation of the deed. The Council intends to appoint a main contractor and a reserve contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabe0f62-4fd3-4e00-92d2-25c7217c5be1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2024 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TROWERS & HAMLINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabe0f62-4fd3-4e00-92d2-25c7217c5be1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dabe0f62-4fd3-4e00-92d2-25c7217c5be1
  17th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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