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title: "EHC0925 The Provision of Retail and Town Centres Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e521"
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# EHC0925 The Provision of Retail and Town Centres Study

Buyer: EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e521

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## Summary

East Hertfordshire District Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "EHC0925 The Provision of Retail and Town Centres Study". This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The primary purpose is to commission a study to inform the council's new District Plan. Based in Hertford, UK, the procurement was conducted through a limited competition method as it was below the threshold. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Brightcorp Ltd t/a The Retail Group being selected as the supplier. Contracts have been signed as of 10th November 2025, with an end date set for 31st December 2026. The total value of the contract is £69,000 gross.

This contract opens up significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in retail and town centre studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Brightcorp Ltd, which can provide expert insights into urban planning and retail development, stand to benefit from such tenders. Companies with experience in crafting strategic studies and understanding local government needs would find this type of project well-suited to their expertise. By capitalising on such opportunities, businesses can establish strong relationships with public sector clients, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth in the consultancy market.

## Notice

AWARD East Hertfordshire District Council are currently seeking quotes to commission a a retail and town centres study which will inform the Council's new District Plan. The quotation documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of the Supply Hertfordshire website and selecting the "View Details" button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this quote should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,500 |

## 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 | BRIGHTCORP LTD T/A THE RETAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075539-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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