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Local Plan Evidence Framework

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, located at Town Hall, Monson Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells, is for a "Local Plan Evidence Framework" within the industry category of environmental planning and urban development. The tender, tagged as active, is managed via an open procurement method with specific attention to forming a framework agreement that covers multiple disciplines in a lotted structure. This framework will also benefit Maidstone Borough Council, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, and Sevenoaks District Council. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 7th August 2026. The framework aims to support the development of local plans by providing structured evidence in several areas, including housing, sustainability, and transport, among others, in the region of South East England (UKJ4).

This procurement presents a highly attractive business growth opportunity, especially for consultants specialising in environmental planning, urban development, landscape analysis, and transport strategy. The tender is structured into eight lots, allowing businesses to compete in categories such as housing, natural environment, and viability studies, with a maximum of three lots awarded per consultant. The open framework approach ensures flexibility and ongoing engagement as new development needs arise. Companies with capabilities in producing comprehensive evidence studies, adept at meeting government standards and possessing a track record in environmental consultancy, will find this procurement process particularly well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, translating into potentially lucrative contract opportunities for a duration extending to 2030, fostering long-term business relations with public authorities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Plan Evidence Framework

Notice Description

Local Authorities are required to produce a wide range of evidence base to support the development of their local plans. Including a commitment to starting a Local Plan review within six months of adoption of the plan. In order to assist with the development of the evidence and ensure a compliant Procurement Process has been undertaken, the partner authorities have committed to the procurement of an open framework, to cover multiple disciplines in a lotted structure. This Framework will also be available for use by the following organisations: Maidstone Borough Council, Tonbridge and Malling Borough and Sevenoaks District Council. LOT 1: HOUSING LOT 2: BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT LOT 3: LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY LOT 4: EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL LOT 5: TRANSPORT AND PARKING LOT 6: SUSTAINABILITY LOT 7: SPORTS AND RECREATION LOT 8: VIABILITY Consultants may be awarded a maximum of three individual lots. Where a consultant is successful in more than three lots, only the three highest-ranked will be awarded, and any additional lots will be excluded. The Council will appoint a maximum of five consultants per lot. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Royal-Tunbridge-Wells:-Urban-environmental-development-planning./P8Y33P7XVV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P8Y33P7XVV

Lot Information

HOUSING

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES WOULD INCLUDE: *Housing Needs Study including affordable housing *Housing Market Assessment *Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment *Urban Capacity/Density Study *Garden Settlement study

BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Green Belt Study *Strategic Flood Risk Assessment *Historic Environment Review *Conservation Area Appraisal

LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Landscape Studies *Sensitivity Assessments/updates *National Landscape Setting Analysis *Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for potential site allocations *Biodiversity evidence base *Species and habitat data *Site specific surveys (e.g. grassland/wood pasture/BNG) *Habitat Regulations Assessment

EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Economic Needs Study *Town Centre uses study including retail and commercial leisure *Tourism and tourist accommodation study

TRANSPORT AND PARKING

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Local Plan Transport Evidence Base *Transport Strategy/Infrastructure Delivery Plan input *Parking Strategy *Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan update

SUSTAINABILITY

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Strategic Environmental Assessment/Sustainability Appraisal *Health Impact Assessment *Energy Policy Viability Report *Climate Adaptation in buildings *Embodied carbon/lifecycle carbon assessment of the Local Plan Review, including a look at low carbon construction materials *Water capacity/efficiency study

SPORTS AND RECREATION

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Indoor/Built Sports Facility Needs Assessment *Open Space Study *Playing Pitch Strategy

VIABILITY

EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Full Plan Viability Assessment for Local Plan *CIL evidence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c366
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062777-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Postcode Area
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

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