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

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 12:38

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council involves the completion of a Housing Needs Study to inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan. This process falls within the urban planning and environmental development category and is classified under services. The contract has been awarded to Iceni Projects Ltd with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2028. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the Council serves as the purchasing organisation, conducting an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender concluded with issue dates and deadlines from January through March 2026, specifically noting the contract award date on 4 March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and landscape architectural services. The open competition procurement method is well-suited for large consultancies like Iceni Projects Ltd, though the tender also encourages SMEs to participate. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding portfolios, enhancing company visibility within public sector procurement, and contributing to impactful community projects. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in environmental planning and urban development projects will find this tender particularly compatible with their offerings, potentially leading to further public sector work and partnerships.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019429-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£17,782 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICENI PROJECTS

Further Information

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