---
title: "Planning Application - Land East of Welwyn Garden City (EWEL1)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05125b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-13"
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# Planning Application - Land East of Welwyn Garden City (EWEL1)

Buyer: EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05125b

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## Summary

The East Hertfordshire District Council has concluded a procurement process for consultancy services in the planning industry, specifically for a project titled "Planning Application - Land East of Welwyn Garden City (EWEL1)." The procurement aimed to secure a dedicated Consultant Planning Advisor to assist the Local Planning Authority with a major planning application for a site allocated in the District Plan. This contract falls under the 'services' category with a geographical focus on the United Kingdom, particularly in the region designated as UKH. The process, initiated under the tender ID EHC9999-269 and adhering to legal basis 2023/54, has reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active from 2 April 2025 until 31 August 2025. The procurement method specified is a below threshold, unknown process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services. The award was successfully given to Nexus Planning Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, indicating that similar businesses with expertise in planning and consultancy could compete effectively in such tenders. Additionally, the relatively manageable size of the contract, valued at £34,200 gross, offers an entry point for SMEs seeking to build their portfolio within local government projects. Businesses looking to expand their reach within sub-central government contracts with regional development objectives are well-suited to participate in future comparable procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Dedicated Consultant Planning Advisor to act on behalf of the Local Planning Authority in managing major planning application for a key Site Housing Allocation from District Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| 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

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2025
  13th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nexusplanning.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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