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title: "WHC - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0556ad"
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buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WHC - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0556ad

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for commissioning a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) Stage 1. The tender, conducted under an open competition below threshold method, focused on the services industry, specifically assessing environmental impacts other than construction. The process commenced on 11 August 2025, with services concluding by the end of January 2026. Documentation and competition details were available via the Supply Hertfordshire portal, with the awarding decision confirmed on 23 September 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and risk assessments, particularly those capable of handling strategic flood risk evaluations. Large enterprises with proven expertise in conducting environmental impact assessments, like Jeremy Benn Associates Limited, which secured the contract, would be well-positioned for this type of work. The project presents potential for further expansion, with plans for a Stage 2 assessment, offering continuous partnership opportunities for capable firms in relevant sectors.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council wishes to commission a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Stage 1 (SFRA1). This assessment is to support the development and submission of the Council's new local plan. It is also likely that Stage 2 (SFRA2) will be commissioned at a later date accordingly the proposal for Stage 2 must also form part of any submission. Stage 2 will relate to individual site assessments for sites that are potentially suitable for development. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 11th August 2025 and continue until stage 1 services are completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058871-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | £47,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058871-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 11:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036396-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058871-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036396-2025
  1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://inTendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
  All tender documents are available through the web address above.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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