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title: "WHC - Retail and Leisure Study - AWARD"
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# WHC - Retail and Leisure Study - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76bf1bb0-eae8-451c-a64f-276168ba9a95

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## Summary

The Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "WHC - Retail and Leisure Study". This procurement falls under the technical planning services industry category, specifically focusing on urban planning services. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Nexus Planning Limited being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £40,000, will span from 1st October 2024 to 16th December 2024, within the East of England region, including Welwyn Garden City (postal code AL8 6AE). The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to compete.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and urban planning services. Companies with expertise in retail and leisure studies and those capable of contributing to the Local Plan Review would find this contract particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were explicitly encouraged to participate in the tendering process, highlighting the council's support for smaller businesses. This contract not only offers financial growth but also the chance to build a relationship with a local government authority, potentially leading to further opportunities.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking to commission a Retail and Leisure Study 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/6b9bee62-bdc6-4b59-b1c1-2bc16317182b |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | NEXUS PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9bee62-bdc6-4b59-b1c1-2bc16317182b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9bee62-bdc6-4b59-b1c1-2bc16317182b
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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