--- title: "HCC Aug 2025 - The Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05865f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05865f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05865f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05865f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-09" --- # HCC Aug 2025 - The Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05865f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05865f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05865f.json) ## Summary The public procurement process by Hertfordshire County Council for the Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework has concluded, with a contract awarded to several suppliers, including WSP UK Ltd and other major firms. The contract, under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, is valued at £3,000,000 gross and covers urban planning services across diverse regions including Stevenage, Hertfordshire (UKH23). This framework agreement, available for a duration of four years from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2029, employs the Open Procedure procurement method and was classified under service contracts. Key dates highlighted in the procurement process include the initial tender deadline on 15th September 2025 and the contract signing on 30th November 2025. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in urban planning services. Large firms with the capability to provide both general and specialist town planning advice are perfectly positioned to leverage this framework. The procurement method allows flexibility with options for direct contract awards or via mini-competitions, opening doors for ongoing project collaborations. Businesses aiming to compete should have the capacity to manage multiple site locations and adapt to potential future policy and governance changes. The opportunity reflects Hertfordshire County Council's commitment to enhancing its property portfolio and can significantly bolster a firm's portfolio with long-term strategic engagement. ## Notice This is a Contracts Details Notice and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council went out to procurement for the Provision of Property Town Planning Consultants Framework. The Council used the Open Procedure as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 The Council has awarded to the following; Be-First (Regeneration) Ltd, Lambert Smith Hampton Group Ltd, Tetra Tech Ltd, Vincent and Gorbing Ltd, WSP UK Ltd. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081224-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | £2,500,000 | | Awards value | £2,500,000 | | Contracts value | £2,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STEVENAGE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 2FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Symonds Green | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BE FIRST (REGENERATION; LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP; TETRA TECH; VINCENT AND GORBING; WSP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71410000 - Urban planning services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2025 at 17:02 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081224-2025 - 9 Dec 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081153-2025 - 4 Nov 2025 at 16:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071039-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048121-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081224-2025 9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081153-2025 9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071039-2025 4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048121-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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