--- title: "Planning Policy Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67861ad4-f287-49b8-bbd7-b6d22f9792f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67861ad4-f287-49b8-bbd7-b6d22f9792f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67861ad4-f287-49b8-bbd7-b6d22f9792f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67861ad4-f287-49b8-bbd7-b6d22f9792f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-17" --- # Planning Policy Consultant Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67861ad4-f287-49b8-bbd7-b6d22f9792f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67861ad4-f287-49b8-bbd7-b6d22f9792f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67861ad4-f287-49b8-bbd7-b6d22f9792f8.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently seeking a Planning Policy Consultant as part of the procurement process for producing a new Local Plan. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on engineering and urban planning services. The tender is active and was released on 17th June 2021, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12:00pm on 8th July 2021, and completed tenders due by 12:00pm on 15th July 2021. The contract period is expected to start on 2nd August 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022, with an evaluation of tenders planned for the week commencing 19th July 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in planning and engineering services. Companies that have experience with local authority planning processes and the legislative changes proposed in the Government's Planning for the Future White Paper will be particularly well-suited to apply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a chance for business growth in the public sector through collaboration with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council on essential urban development matters. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council ["TWBC"] is in the process of producing a new Local Plan and will be considering how it should take forward any changes which emerge from legislation following the Government's proposed changes in the autumn 2020 White Paper "Planning for the Future". Substantial work has been undertaken on the Local Plan: Regulation 19 consultation on a Pre-Submission Local Plan has taken place from 25th March to 4th June 2021. TWBC is inviting tenders from suitably experienced and qualified consultants/consultancies to (in summary) provide advice and assistance in the submission of the PSLP, responses to matters and questions raised by the Inspector head of examination, prepare for and potentially appear at Examination of the PSLP, and to advise and undertake work on other related matters. To additionally provide advice and to undertake specific pieces of work related to potential changes to the national planning system. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Thursday 17th June 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Thursday 8th July 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Thursday 15th July 2021 Evaluation: w/c 19th July 2021 Appointment of contractor: by Friday 23rd July 2021 All expressions of interest, and any subsequent communication or submission of proposals, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f46c761-f678-4073-aa59-cda396f6cb63 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2021 at 19:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f46c761-f678-4073-aa59-cda396f6cb63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f46c761-f678-4073-aa59-cda396f6cb63 17th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=469f6341-9ecf-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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