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title: "ESPH AB Wealden Visitor Accommodation Study (ESPH486 TI)"
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# ESPH AB Wealden Visitor Accommodation Study (ESPH486 TI)

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a5fa028-d6a7-4a0c-a50a-eb101da6228b

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## Summary

Wealden District Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "ESPH AB Wealden Visitor Accommodation Study (ESPH486 TI)", aimed at evaluating future hotel and visitor accommodation development within the Wealden District. This open tender falls under the research and development services sector, specifically in consultancy and related services. The tender period will close on 19th November 2021, with the contract expected to run from 13th December 2021 through to 31st December 2023. The procurement method follows an open procedure, catering to diverse consultancy firms willing to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancies specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience in tourism and municipal planning policies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the Council seeks qualified consultants to enhance its Local Plan's evidence base. Businesses equipped to conduct thorough assessments and provide strategic recommendations will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Wealden District Council ('the Council') are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultancy to undertake a Visitor Accommodation Study for the District to update the Council's evidence base to inform its emerging Local Plan. The main objective of the Visitor Accommodation Study is to provide an assessment of the future potential for hotel and visitor accommodation development across Wealden District, as well as providing advice for the development of planning policies for visitor accommodation development within the Council's new Local Plan. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77d6bba-ba98-4afb-b6ad-8130bd9fd216 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77d6bba-ba98-4afb-b6ad-8130bd9fd216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a77d6bba-ba98-4afb-b6ad-8130bd9fd216
  20th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.wealden.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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