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WDC JB Comprehensive Site Review: 'No Stone Unturned' (ESPH742)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has concluded the procurement process for a project titled “WDC JB Comprehensive Site Review: ‘No Stone Unturned’ (ESPH742)”. This initiative falls under the services category and pertains to urban planning and environmental development consultancy. Based in Hailsham, United Kingdom, the council sought a detailed site review to update its local area evidence base, supporting the emerging Local Plan. Initiated as a limited competition under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, the contract was awarded to Iceni Projects Limited with a value amounting to £49,893.23, exclusive of VAT. The process reached its contract stage with an active status, set to commence on 21st April 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in urban and environmental planning. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive research and development services in these fields are well-positioned to compete for such tenders. The project requires expertise in identifying potential development sites, thus providing advantageous prospects for companies involved in urban planning and related consultancy services. Collaborating with a reputable local authority like Wealden District Council can enhance a company's credentials and future business potential in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

WDC JB Comprehensive Site Review: 'No Stone Unturned' (ESPH742)

Notice Description

Wealden District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake a Comprehensive Site Review for its local authority area to update its evidence base to inform the emerging Local Plan. The main purpose of the exercise is to provide a comprehensive review of potential developable sites in the district, including through the identification of new sites and broad locations that subsequently arise as new opportunities for development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042141-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

71410000 - Urban planning services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,893 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICENI PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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