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ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 17:31

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09 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Wealden District Council concerns the creation of a Design Guide to inform design policies in the Council's emerging Local Plan. This procurement falls under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services, located in Hailsham, United Kingdom. This procurement progressed from tendering initiated on 9th October 2025 to the award stage, signed on 30th January 2026. The contract, valued at £65,576 with an optional one-year extension, started on 30th January 2026 and will end on 30th January 2027. The procurement was carried out through an open, below-threshold competition, emphasising the development of a distinct design guide to enhance planning applications and assist neighbourhood planning.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy services, environmental planning, and urban development. Amanda Reynolds Urbanism Limited, identified as the supplier, showcases how small to medium enterprises could leverage their expertise to participate in such public projects. The tender invites design consultants with experience and skill to contribute to Wealden District's distinctive identity, enhancing standards of design within the district. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive analyses and innovative design solutions are well-positioned to compete, especially those adept in collaborative masterplanning and bespoke environmental strategies.

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Notice Title

ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT)

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012145-2026
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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,576 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Bennett
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM

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