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RDC JB Green and Blue Infrastructure Study (ESPH730 MV)

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for a Green and Blue Infrastructure Study, detailed in tender ESPH730. This project falls under the category of environmental planning and consultancy services, aiming to guide the preparation of the Council's Local Plan for 2025-2042. The council seeks a consultant to provide evidence and set standards for open space provision and infrastructure. Located in Bexhill-on-Sea, UKJ22, this tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy industry, with submissions due by 29th April 2026. Interested parties can access the tender pack via the East Sussex Procurement Hub e-Tendering Portal, with an enquiry period ending on 15th April 2026. The procurement is open, below the threshold, and conducted through a competitive process, valuing quality over price.

This tender provides growth opportunities for firms specialising in technical analysis, research and development consultancy, and urban environmental planning. Ideal candidates include businesses that possess the requisite experience and expertise in creating quantitative frameworks, environmental issues consultancy, and strategic infrastructure planning. The successful completion of this study will underpin specific planning policies, making it a strategic partnership opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector consulting. The budget for this project is £42,000 gross, highlighting an attractive financial incentive for seasoned consultants aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDC JB Green and Blue Infrastructure Study (ESPH730 MV)

Notice Description

Rother District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to produce a Green and Blue Infrastructure Framework (including Open Space Standards) Study. The study will be a key piece of technical evidence informing the preparation of the Council's new Local Plan (2025-2042). Its primary purpose is to provide the robust, quantitative justification required to set planning standards for open space provision, accessibility, and quality, and to spatially define the strategic green and blue infrastructure network. This will directly underpin the delivery of specific emerging planning policies. Full details are available in the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029091-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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