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TMBC Landscape Evidence Tender

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) has completed its procurement process titled "TMBC Landscape Evidence Tender," focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security within the services category. The project aims to commission landscape evidence to inform the emerging Local Plan and support development management decisions. Key dates included the tender release on 15 November 2024, expression of interest by 13 December 2024, tender submission by 20 December 2024, evaluation during the week of 6 January 2025, and contractor appointment in the week of 20 January 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the procurement taking place in the regulatory region of UKJ46.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in landscape consulting and related services, providing scope for growth through participation in a substantial local government project. With a total contract value of £99,873 awarded to Enplan UK Limited, SMEs positioned within the sector could find similar future tenders lucrative. Companies with expertise in landscape character assessments, sensitivity assessments, and renewable energy landscape sensitivity are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, contributing to informed local planning and sustainable development initiatives.

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Notice Title

TMBC Landscape Evidence Tender

Notice Description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to commission landscape evidence to inform the emerging Local Plan and provide a tool for development management decisions. Whilst local plan timescales have not been formally confirmed / agreed, it is likely that a Regulation 18 consultation will take place around Summer 2025, with the aim of Local Plan submission by the December 2026 deadline as currently proposed In the latest NPPF consultation. The landscape evidence will need to inform the Regulation 18 Local Plan and will include three individual studies: a borough wide Landscape Character Assessment, a Landscape Sensitivity Assessment around our sustainable settlements, a Landscape and Visual Appraisal of land and potential development sites (as submitted to our Land Availability Assessment) around our most sustainable settlements, currently proposed to be those within Tiers 1-4 and key junctions, and a borough wide Landscape Sensitivity assessment for Renewable energy (solar and wind). An optional fourth task is also included, which will consider whether there is potential to identify certain areas as Green Gaps, within the Local Plan. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Friday 15 November 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 13 December 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 20 December 2024 Evaluation: w/c 6 January 2025 Appointment of contractor: w/c 20 January 2025 ** PLEASE NOTE: All expressions of interest, and subsequent correspondence and submissions, must be received via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) **

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to commission landscape evidence to inform the emerging Local Plan and provide a tool for development management decisions. Whilst local plan timescales have not been formally confirmed / agreed, it is likely that a Regulation 18 consultation will take place around Summer 2025, with the aim of Local Plan submission by the December 2026 deadline as currently proposed In the latest NPPF consultation. The landscape evidence will need to inform the Regulation 18 Local Plan and will include three individual studies: a borough wide Landscape Character Assessment, a Landscape Sensitivity Assessment around our sustainable settlements, a Landscape and Visual Appraisal of land and potential development sites (as submitted to our Land Availability Assessment) around our most sustainable settlements, currently proposed to be those within Tiers 1-4 and key junctions, and a borough wide Landscape Sensitivity assessment for Renewable energy (solar and wind). An optional fourth task is also included, which will consider whether there is potential to identify certain areas as Green Gaps, within the Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e80e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007270-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,873 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Dan Hutchins
Contact Email
dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892554425

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
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
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENPLAN

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