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title: "ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT) - AWARD"
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# ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT) - AWARD

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c494606-d6c1-4dd7-b27d-22ba0f3fedeb

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## Summary

Wealden District Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for design consultancy services titled "ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT) - AWARD", aiming to create a Design Guide for its Local Plan. This process, classified under the industry categories of design consultancy, environmental planning, and urban planning services, has been conducted through an open procedure. The services will address design issues and opportunities within Wealden District, helping inform planning policies and support development management. Located in East Sussex, United Kingdom, the procurement covers the region as well as its overseas territories, with the contract starting on 30 January 2026 and concluding by 19 June 2026. The awarded contract's value is £65,576, and it was officially published on 10 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in urban and environmental planning as well as design consultancy. Companies offering expert insights into urban development and master planning are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. Given the scope of work, which includes influencing planning decisions and creating high-standard design guides, experienced consultants in the domains of environmental and urban planning might find valuable growth potential in such projects. Furthermore, although the contract does not specifically target small or voluntary sector enterprises, partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with larger firms involved might also serve as a strategic entry point for relevant SMEs in the industry.

## Notice

Wealden District Council (WDC) are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced design consultants to draft a Design Guide to provide evidence to inform design policies in the Council's emerging Local Plan. This will include an analysis of what makes Wealden District distinctive and special. In addition, this work will inform Development Management decisions on planning applications and will inform pre-application discussions, encouraging and enabling applicants to secure higher standards of design. It will also assist in the production of Neighbourhood Plans by our Town and Parish Councils. The Design Guide will be divided into relevant parts, subject to the submissions made by the appointed consultant and discussions at the inception meeting: * Introduction * Wealden District- what makes it distinctive/special * Design Issues and Opportunities in Wealden * Overarching Themes * The Design Process- a context-led approach and masterplanning * Design Guidance by Design Principle * Design Guidance by Development Type * Heritage Please see the full specification and tender details in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f751-2d96-41c6-9809-28c5d6c66d99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,576 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f751-2d96-41c6-9809-28c5d6c66d99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5604f751-2d96-41c6-9809-28c5d6c66d99
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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