Tender

RDC JB Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Viability Assessment (ESPH708)

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council is currently in the tender stage, seeking a qualified consultant for a Local Plan Viability Assessment, which includes evaluating affordable housing policy and site allocations under the emerging Local Plan. This procurement falls within the industry category of urban planning and related impact assessments, situated within the UKJ22 region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is open with the submission deadline set for 20th January 2026. Interested parties should note that enquiries can be made until 5th January 2026. The total contract value is £50,000, and submissions must be made via the Council’s e-tendering portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning, economic impact assessments, and environmental development planning. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive viability assessments for public sector projects, especially those familiar with UK planning frameworks and policies, are well positioned to benefit. The procurement method is a below-threshold open competition, allowing small to medium-sized enterprises to participate actively. The evaluation criteria emphasize quality over price, making this an ideal opportunity for firms offering superior consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDC JB Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Viability Assessment (ESPH708)

Notice Description

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake A Local Plan Viability Assessment to identify a robust and deliverable affordable housing policy requirement, and to demonstrate that the proposed site allocations and policy requirements within the emerging Local Plan are viable when considered collectively. Full details are available in the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f26e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081319-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

71410000 - Urban planning services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Berry
Contact Email
procurement@rother.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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