HCC March 2024 - The Provision of a Framework for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services

A Tender Notice
by HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
1M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
20 Mar 2024
Delivery
To 10 Oct 2027 (est.)
Deadline
29 Apr 2024 12:00

Concepts

Location

HERTFORD

Geochart for 4 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

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.

Lot Division

1 Architecture

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

2 Urban Design

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. . The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

3 Spatial Planning and Master Planning

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

4 Landscape

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

5 Transport Planning

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

6 Sustainable Construction

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

7 Historic Environment

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

8 Ecology

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

9 Miscellaneous - Not covered in lots 1 -8

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 within each Lot, as follows:• ‘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):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘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 estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

Renewal Options

This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period. Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.

CPV Codes

  • 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and follow the on-screen guidanceThis is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Contract.

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