Hemel Town Centre Masterplan
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
21 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Procurement for consultancy services for Hemel Hempstead Town Centre Masterplan Further competition via Lot 1 Property and Professional Services of the Homes England Framework. Consultancy services for Hemel Hempstead Town Centre Masterplan
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Dacorum Borough Council is hiring consultancy services to develop a masterplan for regenerating Hemel Hempstead town centre. This is a strategic planning project where consultants will help shape the future of the town centre, likely covering urban design, economic development, and community needs.
Requirements
- Must be on the Homes England Framework, Lot 1 (Property and Professional Services)
- Consultancy services provider with expertise in town centre masterplanning
- Ability to deliver strategic planning and design work
- No specific certifications or qualifications explicitly stated in this notice — check the full tender documents and Homes England Framework requirements for detailed criteria
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Develop a comprehensive masterplan for Hemel Hempstead town centre
- Conduct analysis of the town centre's current condition and assets
- Engage with stakeholders and the local community to understand needs and priorities
- Produce strategic recommendations for town centre regeneration and improvement
- Create a vision document and implementation strategy for the masterplan
- Likely produce design concepts, feasibility studies, and phased delivery plans
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework' procurement — you must already be registered on the Homes England Framework, Lot 1 (Property and Professional Services), or you won't be eligible. Check if you're on it before investing time in a bid.
- 2Town centre masterplans typically involve multiple phases: discovery/analysis, stakeholder consultation, design options, and a final masterplan document. Expect the scope to cover urban design, transport, retail, housing, and public spaces.
- 3Look in the full tender documents for: the budget range, timeline, expected deliverables (reports, designs, presentations), and stakeholder engagement requirements.
- 4Masterplanning is strategic work — the buyer wants thinking and recommendations, not just delivery of a service. They'll likely want multiple options and rationale for recommendations.
- 5Watch for 'value for money' criteria in scoring — this isn't just price; councils often score on approach, team experience, understanding of Hemel Hempstead, and quality of methodology.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not on the Homes England Framework but have relevant experience, consider partnering with a framework-registered consultant as a subcontractor — many larger firms bid on frameworks and subcontract specialist work.
- Emphasize local knowledge and community engagement experience — councils value consultants who understand the specific town and can demonstrate how they'll involve residents and businesses in the masterplanning process.
- Consider social value scoring opportunities: highlight how your approach will support local employment, reduce carbon emissions, or support disadvantaged communities — many councils now score social value heavily alongside price.
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Key Dates
Published
21 May 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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