--- title: "WHC - Validation of Planning Applications" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe966-4b36-4bbd-a8b4-57994a8123dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe966-4b36-4bbd-a8b4-57994a8123dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe966-4b36-4bbd-a8b4-57994a8123dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe966-4b36-4bbd-a8b4-57994a8123dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2020-10-19" --- # WHC - Validation of Planning Applications Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe966-4b36-4bbd-a8b4-57994a8123dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe966-4b36-4bbd-a8b4-57994a8123dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe966-4b36-4bbd-a8b4-57994a8123dc.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, who seeks to appoint a qualified external company for the validation of planning and Estate Management applications. The project, titled "WHC - Validation of Planning Applications," falls under the services industry category, specifically within technical planning services. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 6th December 2020. The contract period is planned to commence on 1st January 2021 and will last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. This procurement follows an open procedure, which is above the threshold for public contracts. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in planning services, architecture, and engineering, as it involves the validation of approximately 3,000 annual applications, including various types of planning and tree applications. Companies with experience in urban planning and those capable of meeting the Council's target of validating applications within 48 hours would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will benefit from a consistent workload over the contract period, enhancing their prospects for business growth. ## Notice Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as 'The Council') wishes to appoint a suitably qualified external company to act on the Council's behalf in dealing primarily with the validation of planning and Estate Management applications. Approximately 3,000 applications are submitted annually to the Council and include all types of planning applications and associated applications, Estate Management applications, all types of tree applications together with external consultations and pre-application enquiries. The Council is looking for a suitable external company to take on the validation of all types of applications received. It is not known if the Planning White Paper will have any implications on the number submitted. The Council has targets in place to validate applications upon receipt which includes 3 to 5 working days for minor and small-scale applications and 10 working days for a major application. However, it is expected that the date in which to validate all types of applications will be within 48 hours. The contract is for an initial period of three years with an optional one year extension. 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/7f36fca2-de6e-460d-8f07-5656647100e4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 30196000 - Planning systems - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2020 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f36fca2-de6e-460d-8f07-5656647100e4 - 19 Oct 2020 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f36fca2-de6e-460d-8f07-5656647100e4 - 19 Oct 2020 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f36fca2-de6e-460d-8f07-5656647100e4 - 5 Oct 2020 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f36fca2-de6e-460d-8f07-5656647100e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f36fca2-de6e-460d-8f07-5656647100e4 19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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