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

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42ee94c3-a625-4d1a-8dbe-7f116ce96646

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is initiating an open tender for a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment ("HENA") to inform the Council's Local Plan Review. This procurement process, categorized under urban planning services with additional classifications in environmental and urban environmental development planning, is currently in the tender stage. This opportunity is available across various locations, including the United Kingdom and International territories. The procurement value ranges from £50,000 to £70,000 with the tender period closing on 4th October 2024. The contract will start on 2nd December 2024 and will end on 30th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban and environmental planning services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the open procurement method and below-threshold procedure. Companies with expertise in comprehensive assessment projects and those seeking to expand their portfolio through substantial government contracts will find this tender advantageous for business 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. 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/08730eb0-d5f0-4c70-8913-32c11749b981 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## 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

- 2 Sep 2024 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08730eb0-d5f0-4c70-8913-32c11749b981

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08730eb0-d5f0-4c70-8913-32c11749b981
  2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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