Tender: Regeneration and Development Partner for Churchgate Regeneration Zone – Hitchin Town Centre

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North Hertfordshire District Council is seeking a specialist regeneration and development partner to refine and deliver the Churchgate Regeneration Zone in Hitchin town centre. The site occupies a prominent location adjoining the historic core, the River Hiz corridor and the existing market area. Following a year of work including financial analysis, specialist technical studies, Project Board workshops, Member briefings and pre‑market engagement that demonstrated strong market interest, the Council is moving from visioning into an evidence-led delivery phase. The procurement is structured in two phases: Phase 1 will focus on feasibility, viability, masterplanning and delivery planning to refine proposals, test commercial assumptions and assess development risk to inform the preferred delivery model; Phase 2, which would proceed only if approved following Phase 1, would cover detailed development planning, delivery preparation, planning and consenting support, development agreement support and implementation planning. Progression beyond Phase 1 is subject to future Council approval, satisfactory partner performance, confirmation of any necessary funding and compliance with contractual gateway provisions.