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title: "WHC - Local Plan Viability Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055c19"
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buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WHC - Local Plan Viability Assessment

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055c19

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "WHC - Local Plan Viability Assessment" was conducted by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of feasibility study and advisory services. The procurement was conducted using an open procurement method under a below threshold - open competition. Initially tendered on 9th July 2025, the active contract commenced on 11th August 2025 and is set to continue until 31st July 2026. BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited, based in London, has been awarded the contract to conduct this viability assessment, securing the award with an active status since the tender's completion.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in economic viability assessments and planning consultancy, particularly those that can contribute towards urban and regional planning processes. Companies with expertise in providing robust analytical services that support local government policy-making and those that can offer expert witness services at appeals are well-suited for such opportunities. Large entities or those with capacity to handle comprehensive assessments and provide ongoing consultancy services would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Moreover, the opportunity to contribute to significant planning projects and policy frameworks offers substantial potential for growth and visibility within the sub-central government sector.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereafter "the Council") wishes to commission a viability assessment for their Local Plan Review. The purpose of this review is to assess the economic viability and feasibility of a revised Local Plan, and to inform policy requirements. The objective of the required assessment is to determine that the cumulative costs of policies, site requirements and the accompanying package of necessary infrastructure will not undermine the overall deliverability of the Local Plan. The assessment should be robust enough to support the Local Plan Review as part of the evidence base and be relied upon by developers when submitting subsequent planning applications on allocated Local Plan sites. Whilst not part of this commission, consultants should also be prepared to give evidence at Local Plan Examination, provide expert advice on specific planning applications and to provide expert witness services at planning appeals, as required by the Council. Index linked hourly rates for undertaking such work should be included as part of the tender response. 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/056439-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056439-2025
- 9 Jul 2025 at 13:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038626-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056439-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038626-2025
  9th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire
  All tender documents are available through the web address above.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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