---
title: "Design Services to leading to and including the submission of a planning application"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccb0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# Design Services to leading to and including the submission of a planning application

Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccb0

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## Summary

Dacorum Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Design Services leading to and including the submission of a planning application" dated 14th October 2025. The procurement, based in the UK, specifically Hemel Hempstead (UKH23), was focused on design consultancy services needed for developing temporary accommodation units through modular construction at the Wharfdale garage site. This procurement was executed using a direct method below threshold without competition, as per the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to HILL PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED, with the contract timeline running from 25th September 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This contract primarily presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy, especially those with expertise in modular construction for residential developments. Large enterprises capable of managing sub-central government projects or those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector design services would find this project fitting. The need for innovative design solutions using modular methods can foster relationships with local authorities and open doors for further projects in the construction and public service sectors. Businesses aiming to excel in temporary accommodation design within the UK region will find this award particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Design Services to leading to and including the submission of a planning application for the DBC garage site known as Wharfdale to deliver 8 units for temporary accommodation utilising modular construction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065348-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,109 |

## 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 | HILL PARTNERSHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 15:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065348-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065348-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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