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title: "Strategic Green Belt Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f3c"
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buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-08"
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# Strategic Green Belt Study

Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f3c

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## Summary

Dacorum Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Strategic Green Belt Study," which falls under the services category and involves the design and execution of research and development. The buying organisation, as a sub-central government authority located in Hemel Hempstead, sought a strategic assessment to aid the South West Hertfordshire Joint Strategic Plan. The procurement process employed a direct approach, facilitated without competition due to it being below the threshold. The awarding of the contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large supplier based in London, was successfully completed with the contract starting on 17th April 2025 and set to conclude by 16th April 2026. This aligns with the legal UKPGA basis ID 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in strategic environment analysis and planning, particularly those specialising in services that intersect with green belt frameworks and urban planning. Businesses adept in research and development, aligning with the main procurement category, stand to benefit, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive assessments that can inform large-scale regional planning initiatives. Engaging in similar contracts could enhance a business’s portfolio, demonstrating expertise in sustainable development and strategic planning, crucial for expanding into public sector projects.

## Notice

A quote, comprising a project outline, costings and timetable is sought to prepare a Strategic Green Belt Assessment for south west Hertfordshire. This will support the preparation of the South West (SW) Herts Joint Strategic Plan (JSP). This quote is sought on behalf of Dacorum Borough Council, as the budget holder and procurement authority for the JSP programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019879-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 16:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019879-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019879-2025
  8th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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