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title: "HCC March 2024 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services - AWARD"
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# HCC March 2024 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services - AWARD

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - SUSTAINABLE GROWTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31683d1b-2ae3-413f-8c1d-ccc556df69c6

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has completed the tender process for the "Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services" under an open procedure. This framework agreement, classified under "Urban environmental development planning," aims to offer support in two major service areas: the "Hertfordshire LEADS" Planning Support Service and the "Hertfordshire Design Review Panel" Design Review Service. The contract, awarded on 27 August 2024, will commence on 1 September 2024 and run until 31 August 2027, with an option for a one-year extension, making the maximum contract duration four years. Full details, including the nine lots, are specified in the tender document. Businesses should note that any contract resulting from this procurement must be executed as a deed, and they may need independent legal advice before submission.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscape, ecology, archaeology, design, and sustainability consultancy services. Companies adept at providing forward planning, masterplanning, pre-application support, development management, and biodiversity net gain will find this framework especially beneficial. Additionally, firms offering independent and expert design review services are encouraged to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel. The breadth and scope of the services covered by this tender can significantly contribute to consistent business growth and market expansion within the construction and environmental planning sectors.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services. The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the 'Services'), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas, as follows: o 'Hertfordshire LEADS' (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service - specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council's LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development. Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E): A. Forward planning support B. Masterplanning support C. Pre-application support D. Development Management support E. Biodiversity Net Gain o 'Hertfordshire Design Review Panel' Design Review Service - Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the 'Panel') that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend to a further one (1) year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four (4) years. There are 9 Lots. Full details are in the tender document set. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff73611-a6f8-4759-8903-6cf1fc59eb5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - SUSTAINABLE GROWTH |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| 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 | 25 |
| Supplier names | ABRAMS ARCHAEOLOGY; BIDWELLS; BLACK ARCHITECTURE; CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; CHRIS BLANDFORD ASSOCIATES; DANIEL WOODROFFE GROUP; DAVID LOCK ASSOCIATES; ELLIOTT WOOD PARTNERSHIP; ENVIRONMENTAL GAIN; ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; FLEMING ECOLOGY; GROUP 19 ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN; HUNTERS; ICENI PROJECTS; JTP; KEVIN BURRELL CONSULTING; LDA DESIGN CONSULTING; OUT DESIGN; PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS; PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES; RCKA; RICARDO-AEA; TAPESTRY URBANISM; WHITE ARKITEKTER; WYNNE-WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 13:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff73611-a6f8-4759-8903-6cf1fc59eb5d
- 10 Oct 2024 at 13:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff73611-a6f8-4759-8903-6cf1fc59eb5d
- 3 Oct 2024 at 16:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff73611-a6f8-4759-8903-6cf1fc59eb5d
- 28 Aug 2024 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff73611-a6f8-4759-8903-6cf1fc59eb5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff73611-a6f8-4759-8903-6cf1fc59eb5d
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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