---
title: "Provision of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites Planning Consultancy Services) II"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc87"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites Planning Consultancy Services) II

Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc87

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## Summary

North Hertfordshire District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist planning consultancy services under the title "Provision of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites Planning Consultancy Services) II". This procurement falls under the services category (urban planning services) and is set to support the complex, strategic development management activities for the Baldock and East of Luton development sites, as outlined in the North Hertfordshire Local Plan. The procurement was completed using a direct method below threshold, without competition, highlighting a swift delivery approach. The contract was awarded to The Oyster Partnership Limited, an SME based in London, with the performance period scheduled from 8th January 2026 to 7th January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the urban planning and consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in strategic project management and planning performance agreements. SMEs specialising in urban planning services can benefit from such projects that require coordination with developers, statutory consultees, and internal stakeholders of the Council. The continuity in project knowledge and involvement in environmental assessments and design review processes also provide a platform for growth and expansion into public sector consultancy. The structured procurement process offers a competitive edge to businesses familiar with supporting major site developments.

## Notice

North Hertfordshire District Council intends to directly award a public contract for the provision of specialist planning consultancy services in the role of Senior Projects Officer (Major Sites). The services relate to supporting the progression and processing of a series of complex, strategic development management activities and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) associated with the Baldock and East of Luton development sites, as allocated in the adopted North Hertfordshire Local Plan. The scope includes, but is not limited to: - Progression and coordination of strategic development management applications - Support to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping and associated statutory processes - Attendance at Design Review Panels, site visits and multi-disciplinary workshops - Liaison with developers, statutory consultees and internal Council stakeholders - Provision of continuity of embedded project knowledge across live planning applications and the transition from masterplanning into outline planning submissions The services are funded through Planning Performance Agreements with developers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085839-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE OYSTER PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 13:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085839-2025
- 23 Dec 2025 at 12:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085823-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085839-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085823-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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