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title: "Planning Officer to Cover Maternity Leave"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ead"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Planning Officer to Cover Maternity Leave

Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ead

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## Summary

In a recent public procurement tender, Dacorum Borough Council, a sub-central government authority located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, completed the process for hiring a Planning Officer to cover maternity leave within their planning department. The procurement was classified under the services category, specifically for supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The tender was conducted using a limited procurement method below the threshold, with Macdonald & Co Freelance Limited in London being awarded the contract. The contract period spans from 22nd January 2026 to 27th July 2026, with the agreement signed on 5th January 2026. The contract has a gross value of £49,256.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in personnel supply services or contract staffing, particularly within the planning or public sector domain. Businesses that are agile and have expertise in providing skilled temporary staff, particularly those familiar with public authority requirements, could find a competitive edge. This procurement method's limited nature underscores a targeted approach for smaller business entities capable of fulfilling specific requirements efficiently, fostering growth potential within the public sector staffing market. Successful bidders can enhance their portfolios and strengthen relationships with local government authorities, opening doors to future collaborations.

## Notice

Maternity cover for Planning Officer role within the planning department

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018074-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,047 |

## 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 | MACDONALD & CO FREELANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018074-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018074-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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