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title: "Viability Study for Local Plan Review - AWARD"
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# Viability Study for Local Plan Review - AWARD

Buyer: NHDC - REGULATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a806640e-bfb0-40e3-ac2a-ac9e6f943bd0

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by NHDC - Regulatory, involves a contract for a comprehensive viability study for the local plan review, categorised under technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The contract has been awarded to BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited. This process is situated within Hertfordshire, specifically at Council Offices, Gernon Road, Letchworth Garden City, and pertains to the industry category of services. The award stage of the procurement was completed on 9th October 2025, with the contract period extending from 9th October 2025 to 24th August 2028. The procurement method is classified as "Other" with no specific restrictions for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in planning policy viability assessments. Engaging in this project can drive business growth by allowing firms to showcase their capabilities in conducting comprehensive viability assessments that support strategic local government planning. The project’s extensive duration allows ample scope for in-depth analysis, making it ideal for well-resourced consultancy firms capable of delivering detailed and strategically important insights across varied development markets in the North Hertfordshire district.

## Notice

North Herts Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant team to undertake a whole plan viability assessment to demonstrate the deliverability of the emerging Local Plan, in line with national requirements. The study will: * Consider the cumulative impact on development viability of national planning policies as they apply to North Herts and the policies in the Local Plan as they are developed, including affordable housing requirements, planning obligations/CIL, together with other standards and policy requirements applicable to various development types. * In accordance with national guidance, test the impact of proposed policies on the deliverability of a range of typologies across the district. A range of sites should be assessed to provide a robust approach across the district and its various development markets. * Model various scenarios and variables in relation to planning policy requirements, densities, grant funding and trends in development values and build costs. Sensitivity testing should consider options for different policy priorities. * Draw upon expert evidence relating to assumptions and inputs into the viability assessment, including development values, build costs, benchmark land values and appropriate levels of return relevant to the North Herts market. In determining inputs to the model, the consultant should consider the need to engage with landowners, developers and housing providers to ensure those inputs are robust. The study should be consistent with requirements set out in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and any updates as appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3dceba-6e58-45b6-a857-1795e362bd2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 24 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,241 |
| 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 | NHDC - REGULATORY |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT UK LI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3dceba-6e58-45b6-a857-1795e362bd2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3dceba-6e58-45b6-a857-1795e362bd2c
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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