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title: "HCA - Legal Panel - Marchmont Farm, Hemel Hempstead"
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# HCA - Legal Panel - Marchmont Farm, Hemel Hempstead

Buyer: HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1273612-e3bf-4b0e-a97b-bbda25a4b5e5

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## Summary

The Homes and Communities Agency has completed a procurement process for legal services concerning the submission and determination of an outline planning application for a primarily residential development at Marchmont Farm in Hemel Hempstead. The contract was awarded to Hewitsons LLP, with a total value of £16,500. The contract period spans from 21st December 2017 to 30th September 2018. This tender process was classified under the legal services industry, and it is notable that the evaluation of bids concluded on 26th November 2017.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialised in planning and residential development legal matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the specified suitability criteria. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in navigating complex planning applications and provide high-quality legal advice will stand a favourable chance in future procurement activities in this sector.

## Notice

To provide legal advice in relation to the submission and determination of an outline planning application for primarily residential development on land at Marchmont Farm, Hemel Hempstead. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hca-contracts-and-tenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816fe716-e1a6-49c0-a74e-58ccae2bd33a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 8BF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Petersfield |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEWITSONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816fe716-e1a6-49c0-a74e-58ccae2bd33a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816fe716-e1a6-49c0-a74e-58ccae2bd33a
  20th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=b2b97676-83c8-e711-80e6-005056b64545&returnPage=ContractsRegisterSettings
  Supporting Documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hca-contracts-and-tenders

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