Tender

Local Plan Co-ordinator

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Dec 2018 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is inviting tenders for the position of Local Plan Coordinator to oversee the development of the Draft Local Plan through key consultation stages culminating in its adoption. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically aimed at project management consultancy services, with an estimated contract value of £35,000. The tender was published on 21st December 2018 and proposals must be submitted by 12:00 PM on 7th January 2019, with the evaluation to conclude by 11th January 2019 and appointment expected by 14th January 2019. The successful consultant will be located in the South East region of the United Kingdom and will be required to deliver services commencing from January 2019 through to June 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project management and development services to secure a significant local government contract. Businesses with experience in managing planning processes, stakeholder consultations, and regulatory compliance would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a range of qualified consultants, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to participate, thereby fostering competitive engagement and potentially spurring business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Plan Co-ordinator

Notice Description

TWBC is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified consultants/consultancies to co-ordinate and oversee the process from the Draft Local Plan (i.e. that to be agreed by PPWG on 09 April 2019) through Regulation ["Reg"] 18 and 19 stages of consultation, to submission (Stage 1) through examination to adoption (Stage 2), in accordance with an agreed timetable. TWBC's preference would be to contract with a single supplier for the delivery of both stages of this project. However, the Council will consider tenders from contractors that are only able to provide services for Stage 1 or Stage 2, and if it deems appropriate will split the contract accordingly. Key Dates and Timetable Tender release: Friday 21st December 2018 Submission Deadline: 12:00pm Monday 07th January 2019 Evaluation: by Friday 11th January 2019 Appointment: by Monday 14th January 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35b6852-b114-471a-9e9b-89dd45639e72
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

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