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title: "Provision of legal advice in relation to Gilston Area outline planning applications"
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# Provision of legal advice in relation to Gilston Area outline planning applications

Buyer: EAST HERTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28772b83-3c88-4537-981f-3c737eb75f93

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## Summary

East Herts Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of legal advice concerning the Gilston Area outline planning applications. This urban planning services contract, valued at £60,000, was directly awarded to Walker Morris LLP. The procurement was undertaken using a single tender action (below the threshold), with the contract period starting on 25th October 2024 and ending on 30th March 2026. The procurement stage is complete. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 24th October 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the legal and urban planning sectors, particularly those specialising in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in providing specialised legal advice in urban planning can leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities to public sector buyers. Additionally, this engagement with East Herts Council may serve as a valuable reference for future opportunities in the region and beyond.

## Notice

Provision of legal advice in relation to Gilston Area outline planning applications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ced373c-2c4c-4c8e-b014-a89d09a925f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | WALKER MORRIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ced373c-2c4c-4c8e-b014-a89d09a925f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ced373c-2c4c-4c8e-b014-a89d09a925f4
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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