Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdb-044d-732a-a73d-8cd755b77043/hcc-march-2024-the-provision-of-a-framework-agreement-for-environmental-planni awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HCC March 2024 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services - AWARD [Hertfordshire County Council - Sustainable Growth](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hertfordshire-county-council-sustainable-growth) Estimated value Not stated Published 10 Oct 2024 Deadline Closed 7 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services. The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the 'Services'), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas, as follows: o 'Hertfordshire LEADS' (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service - specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council's LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development. Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E): - Forward planning support - Masterplanning support - Pre-application support - Development Management support - Biodiversity Net Gain o 'Hertfordshire Design Review Panel' Design Review Service - Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the 'Panel') that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The Contract Period for this Contract is an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend to a further one (1) year. Therefore, the maximum duration of this Contract could be four (4) years. There are 9 Lots. Full details are in the tender document set. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Read full description ## CPV classification Urban environmental development planning Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/31683d1b-2ae3-413f-8c1d-ccc556df69c6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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