Tender

TWBC - Housing Needs Study to Inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is initiating a tender process for a "Housing Needs Study to Inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan". This project falls under the "Urban planning and landscape architectural services" industry category and is located in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 10th February 2026, while enquiries must be submitted by 3rd February 2026. This procurement is an open, below-threshold competition, meaning it is open to a wide range of potential bidders. The contract period will commence on 28th February 2026 and run until 30th June 2028, with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in urban planning and environmental consultancy, particularly those qualified in conducting comprehensive housing needs analyses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, making this an attractive opportunity for smaller consultancies looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts. The award criteria favour a mix of cost-effectiveness, quality, and interview performance, encouraging innovative and value-driven proposals. Participating businesses will have the chance to contribute to shaping the future of Tunbridge Wells, potentially enhancing their reputation and gaining further opportunities in the public sector planning domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TWBC - Housing Needs Study to Inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to appoint appropriately qualified consultants to carry out a housing needs study for the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan. The Plan is currently being prepared by officers of the Council's Planning Policy Team. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Urban-planning-and-landscape-architectural-services./ZG8E698NTG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZG8E698NTG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002609-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Cuthbertson
Contact Email
jack.cuthbertson@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01892554425

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

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