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

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4085ffaf-b2ad-4b30-a661-d8b5e2b61b94

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## Summary

The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, via Supply Hertfordshire, is seeking legal services related to Section 106 Planning Obligations under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The tender, titled "WHC - Legal Services in relation to s106 Planning Obligations," is classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 12 June 2020. The contract is set to commence on 3 August 2020, lasting for three years until 2 August 2023, and is being conducted through an open procedure, which is below the threshold. Delivery is expected to cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in planning law and experience in handling Section 106 agreements. Businesses that specialise in legal representation or advisory services related to planning obligations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the Council currently outsources these services on a case-by-case basis, winning this tender could allow firms to establish a long-term relationship with the Council and secure a steady stream of work over the contract duration, enhancing their market presence and capability in public sector procurement.

## 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. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214ae0b-a628-435e-b9b1-e71946f0475b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214ae0b-a628-435e-b9b1-e71946f0475b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214ae0b-a628-435e-b9b1-e71946f0475b
  27th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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