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ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT) - AWARD

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for design consultancy services titled "ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT) - AWARD", aiming to create a Design Guide for its Local Plan. This process, classified under the industry categories of design consultancy, environmental planning, and urban planning services, has been conducted through an open procedure. The services will address design issues and opportunities within Wealden District, helping inform planning policies and support development management. Located in East Sussex, United Kingdom, the procurement covers the region as well as its overseas territories, with the contract starting on 30 January 2026 and concluding by 19 June 2026. The awarded contract's value is £65,576, and it was officially published on 10 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in urban and environmental planning as well as design consultancy. Companies offering expert insights into urban development and master planning are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. Given the scope of work, which includes influencing planning decisions and creating high-standard design guides, experienced consultants in the domains of environmental and urban planning might find valuable growth potential in such projects. Furthermore, although the contract does not specifically target small or voluntary sector enterprises, partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with larger firms involved might also serve as a strategic entry point for relevant SMEs in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT) - AWARD

Notice Description

Wealden District Council (WDC) are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced design consultants to draft a Design Guide to provide evidence to inform design policies in the Council's emerging Local Plan. This will include an analysis of what makes Wealden District distinctive and special. In addition, this work will inform Development Management decisions on planning applications and will inform pre-application discussions, encouraging and enabling applicants to secure higher standards of design. It will also assist in the production of Neighbourhood Plans by our Town and Parish Councils. The Design Guide will be divided into relevant parts, subject to the submissions made by the appointed consultant and discussions at the inception meeting: * Introduction * Wealden District- what makes it distinctive/special * Design Issues and Opportunities in Wealden * Overarching Themes * The Design Process- a context-led approach and masterplanning * Design Guidance by Design Principle * Design Guidance by Development Type * Heritage Please see the full specification and tender details in the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c494606-d6c1-4dd7-b27d-22ba0f3fedeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f751-2d96-41c6-9809-28c5d6c66d99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,576 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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