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Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Study

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2022 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Study," a project aimed at creating a Local Plan for the area to ensure its long-term prosperity. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on technical analysis and consultancy services. The open tender process began on 11th April 2022, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 2nd May 2022 at 12pm and submissions due by 9th May 2022. The evaluation of tenders will take place from 16th to 17th May 2022, with potential contractor interviews planned for late May or early June, followed by the contractor appointment in early June. The total contract value is £60,000, and the contract period will commence on 6th June 2022, concluding on 1st August 2022.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and public relations services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in urban planning and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the study aims to inform critical planning policies for the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to contribute to shaping the future of a key urban area but also strengthens their profiles in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Study

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting suitably experienced consultants to tender to provide services in relation to developing a town centre study that will inform the future work on the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan (TCP). The TCP will be a land use planning document - a Local Plan specific for that area, comprising of a vision, strategy, masterplan and planning policies for the town centre to ensure its long-term prosperity and success. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement These are as follows, o Tender release: 11th April 2022 o Expression of Interest Deadline: 12pm on 2nd May 2022 o Deadline for submission of completed quotations: 12pm on 9th May 2022 o Evaluation: 16th -17th May 2022 o Interviews: End of May/Early June o Appointment of contractor: Early June

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f933889-8dcb-4724-a8e9-df0f074130b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a5867a-7258-4596-ad97-af3e75d0af75
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 1-6 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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