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title: "WHC - Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment - AWARD"
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# WHC - Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b194265-7dab-4852-8c7b-4327b2a20ee5

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has completed a public procurement process under the title "WHC - Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment - AWARD." This tender falls under the industry category of "Urban planning services" (CPV code: 71410000). The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure with a total value of £25,000. The primary aim of the tender is to commission a consultant to assess the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople within the Welwyn Hatfield Borough. The contract was awarded on the 25th of November 2024, and the study is scheduled to be completed by the 1st of April 2025. The tender was open to suppliers worldwide, though the primary delivery address is in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning and consultancy services to demonstrate their expertise and secure government contracts. The project requires a consultant with experience in conducting accommodation needs assessments, which can significantly contribute to the local policy development and planning strategies. The procurement method being open and valued at £25,000, provides a platform for both small and larger consultancy firms to gain valuable experience in public sector projects and enhance their portfolio. The successful supplier for this contract is Opinion Research Services, indicating the level of expertise and competitiveness required to secure such tenders.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Council is seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake an up-to-date assessment of the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in Welwyn Hatfield Borough (the study area). The findings of the study will be used to inform the Local Plan Review and subsequent policy development. It must be accurate and delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the Local Plan Review timetable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3330da6-4c30-4cb2-931e-966f3a9f7f8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3330da6-4c30-4cb2-931e-966f3a9f7f8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3330da6-4c30-4cb2-931e-966f3a9f7f8e
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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