Scope
Description
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereafter "the Council") wishes to commission a viability assessment for their Local Plan Review. The purpose of this review is to assess the economic viability and feasibility of a revised Local Plan, and to inform policy requirements.
The objective of the required assessment is to determine that the cumulative costs of policies, site requirements and the accompanying package of necessary infrastructure will not undermine the overall deliverability of the Local Plan. The assessment should be robust enough to support the Local Plan Review as part of the evidence base and be relied upon by developers when submitting subsequent planning applications on allocated Local Plan sites.
Whilst not part of this commission, consultants should also be prepared to give evidence at Local Plan Examination, provide expert advice on specific planning applications and to provide expert witness services at planning appeals, as required by the Council. Index linked hourly rates for undertaking such work should be included as part of the tender response.
It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 11th August 2025 and continue until stage 1 services are completed.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 August 2025 to 1 August 2026
- 11 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Submission
Tender submission deadline
25 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire
All tender documents are available through the web address above.
Contracting authority
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYHY-6394-TBPP
The Council Offices
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6AE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@welhat.gov.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government