Scope
Reference
NHDC0178218
Description
North Herts Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant team to undertake a whole plan viability assessment to demonstrate the deliverability of the emerging Local Plan, in line with national requirements.
The study will:
* Consider the cumulative impact on development viability of national planning policies as they apply to North Herts and the policies in the Local Plan as they are developed, including affordable housing requirements, planning obligations/CIL, together with other standards and policy requirements applicable to various development types.
* In accordance with national guidance, test the impact of proposed policies on the deliverability of a range of typologies across the district. A range of sites should be assessed to provide a robust approach across the district and its various development markets.
* Model various scenarios and variables in relation to planning policy requirements, densities, grant funding and trends in development values and build costs. Sensitivity testing should consider options for different policy priorities.
* Draw upon expert evidence relating to assumptions and inputs into the viability assessment, including development values, build costs, benchmark land values and appropriate levels of return relevant to the North Herts market. In determining inputs to the model, the consultant should consider the need to engage with landowners, developers and housing providers to ensure those inputs are robust.
The study should be consistent with requirements set out in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) and any updates as appropriate.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £33,241 excluding VAT
- £39,889.20 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 October 2025
Contract dates
- 9 October 2025 to 24 August 2028
- 2 years, 10 months, 16 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 04176965
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNPJ-5447-LVPV
10 Harewood Avenue
London
NW1 6AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
North Hertfordshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDWC-9574-WBPY
Council Offices, Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JF
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government