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title: "WHC - Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (2024) - AWARD"
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# WHC - Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (2024) - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2be1de44-4433-4d19-8d80-8669dc2080cb

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment (HENA) aimed at informing the Council's Local Plan Review. This project falls under the industry category of urban planning services, with additional classifications in environmental and urban development planning. The contract, worth between £50,000 and £70,000 GBP, was awarded to Iceni Projects Limited. The procurement followed an open procedure, with key dates including the tender closing on 4th October 2024 and the contract period spanning from 2nd December 2024 to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban and environmental planning, particularly those who can provide comprehensive assessments for local government needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited given the procurement's emphasis on accommodating smaller firms. The project covers multiple geographical locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, allowing businesses with extensive service reach to participate and leverage this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking to commission a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment ("HENA") which will inform the Council's Local Plan Review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4935ef-62af-4f6b-8a9b-dd6f996a976c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | ICENI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4935ef-62af-4f6b-8a9b-dd6f996a976c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4935ef-62af-4f6b-8a9b-dd6f996a976c
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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