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ESPH TT WDC Heritage Strategy (ESPH735 TT)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 07:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has conducted a procurement process under the title "ESPH TT WDC Heritage Strategy (ESPH735 TT)" aimed at developing a comprehensive Heritage Strategy to support the new Wealden Local Plan. Categorised under architectural, engineering, and planning services, this procurement spans regions within the United Kingdom, particularly UKJ22. The procedure was initiated as an open competition and culminated in the award stage with the contract being signed on 16th December 2025. The strategy involves key segments such as Baseline Analysis, Heritage Themes and Assessment of Significance, and Creation of a Heritage Strategy, and serves both local planning authorities and neighbourhood planning efforts. The awarded contract to Alan Baxter Limited is valued grossly at £35,209 and is set to run until April 2026.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for heritage consulting firms, particularly those experienced in regional planning and the assessment of historical assets. Firms in the SME category, like the successful bidder Alan Baxter Limited, are particularly well-positioned to benefit, demonstrating expertise in handling architectural, engineering, and planning services. Businesses with strong capabilities in heritage themes, assessment of significance, and addressing planning issues will find growth potential in servicing similar public sector projects. Participation in such tenders allows for the expansion of portfolios related to local government initiatives and engagement with community planning efforts, fostering sustainable development and cultural preservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH TT WDC Heritage Strategy (ESPH735 TT)

Notice Description

Wealden District Council ('the Council') are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced heritage consultants to undertake a Heritage Strategy to provide evidence to inform policies in the new Wealden Local Plan, and specifically to include a baseline analysis of the heritage assets in Wealden. This assessment will also support decision-making in development management for planning applications and contribute to the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans by our Town and Parish Councils. The work to be undertaken will be divided into relevant parts that includes: * Baseline Analysis; * Heritage Themes and Assessment of Significance; * Issues and Opportunities; and * Creation of a Heritage Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083553-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,341 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tetiana Tupcheieva
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
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
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALAN BAXTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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