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Planning Policy Consultant

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2021 at 19:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently seeking a Planning Policy Consultant as part of the procurement process for producing a new Local Plan. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on engineering and urban planning services. The tender is active and was released on 17th June 2021, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12:00pm on 8th July 2021, and completed tenders due by 12:00pm on 15th July 2021. The contract period is expected to start on 2nd August 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022, with an evaluation of tenders planned for the week commencing 19th July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in planning and engineering services. Companies that have experience with local authority planning processes and the legislative changes proposed in the Government's Planning for the Future White Paper will be particularly well-suited to apply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a chance for business growth in the public sector through collaboration with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council on essential urban development matters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning Policy Consultant

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council ["TWBC"] is in the process of producing a new Local Plan and will be considering how it should take forward any changes which emerge from legislation following the Government's proposed changes in the autumn 2020 White Paper "Planning for the Future". Substantial work has been undertaken on the Local Plan: Regulation 19 consultation on a Pre-Submission Local Plan has taken place from 25th March to 4th June 2021. TWBC is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified consultants/consultancies to (in summary) provide advice and assistance in the submission of the PSLP, responses to matters and questions raised by the Inspector head of examination, prepare for and potentially appear at Examination of the PSLP, and to advise and undertake work on other related matters. To additionally provide advice and to undertake specific pieces of work related to potential changes to the national planning system. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 17th June 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Thursday 8th July 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 15th July 2021 Evaluation: w/c 19th July 2021 Appointment of contractor: by Friday 23rd July 2021 All expressions of interest, and any subsequent communication or submission of proposals, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f46c761-f678-4073-aa59-cda396f6cb63
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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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