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

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4494fc6e-d88a-4fe9-8e3f-39c0eb0a86cf

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## Summary

Wealden District Council is seeking a consultancy to conduct a Visitor Accommodation Study for the district, aimed at updating their evidence base to guide the emerging Local Plan. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 16 December 2021 to Tourism Solutions Ltd. The contract, valued at £24,620, commenced on 1 January 2022 and will run until 31 December 2023. This open procurement method allows for broader participation, relevant to the services industry, specifically focusing on research and consultancy related to visitor accommodation.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in tourism and urban planning. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Participants can leverage their expertise in market assessment and policy development to support Wealden District Council’s strategic planning initiatives.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1ffd3-c302-4591-9351-4a0601ec1940 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,620 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOURISM SOLUTIONS |

## 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

- 10 Feb 2022 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1ffd3-c302-4591-9351-4a0601ec1940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1ffd3-c302-4591-9351-4a0601ec1940
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wealden.gov.uk

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