Notice Information
Notice Title
Invitation to Tender For New Local Plan Professional Consultancy Services
Notice Description
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint suitably experienced and qualified consultants to carry out a number of professional specialist studies to support its New Local Plan (NLP). For context, the NLP is anticipated to cover the time period 2029/30 to 2044/45. Using the government's Standard Method for calculating housing need, the NLP would need to plan for approximately 21,000 new homes over that time (approximately 1,400 homes per year), plus associated commercial floorspace, infrastructure and services to support the population. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./4X3S6754FC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4X3S6754FC
Lot Information
Water Cycle Study
Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Water Cycle Study to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review 2021-2038 (adopted 2024).
Natural Environment and Climate ChangeMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare relevant studies for the New Local Plan to support the natural environment and climate change matters
Environmental RegulatoryMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare the Environmental Outcome Report (EOR) / Sustainability Appraisal and SEA and separately the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Employment Land StudyMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare an Employment Land Study (ELS) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Retail Capacity Study & Town Centres Hierarchy ReviewMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Retail Capacity Study (RCS) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Playing Pitch Strategy & Sports Facilities StrategyMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Playing Pitch Strategy and a Sports Facilities Strategy to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Parking StandardsMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare Parking Standards to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Local Transport StrategyMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Local Transport Strategy to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Settlement Hierarchy & Community Infrastructure AssessmentMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Settlement Hierarchy & Community Infrastructure Assessment to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Whole Plan Viability Assessment & Stage 1 CIL Charging Schedule ReviewMaidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Whole Plan Viability Assessment & Stage 1 CIL Charging Schedule Review to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-068fad
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040119-2026
- 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
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- 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
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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- CPV Codes
71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
71311210 - Highways consultancy services
71311220 - Highways engineering services
71410000 - Urban planning services
79311000 - Survey services
79315000 - Social research services
79330000 - Statistical services
90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Apr 20262 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Jun 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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
- MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- MAIDSTONE
- Postcode
- ME15 6JQ
- Post Town
- Rochester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLJ South East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLJ4 Kent
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLJ45 Mid Kent
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Maidstone
- Electoral Ward
- High Street
- Westminster Constituency
- Maidstone and Malling
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040119-2026
30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Notice URLs
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