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title: "WDC Local Plan Sustainability Assessment Consultant"
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# WDC Local Plan Sustainability Assessment Consultant

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e8354bd-4d63-435e-a1db-6bb808b24b20

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## Summary

The Wealden District Council has completed a procurement process for a consultancy service titled "WDC Local Plan Sustainability Assessment Consultant" within the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement method used was "Other - Exemption." The contract period is from 6th July 2023 to 5th July 2026. The tender period ended on 5th June 2023, and the contract is valued at £100,000 GBP. The buying organisation is Wealden District Council, located in Hailsham, South East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering research and development consultancy services, to work with the Wealden District Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. The purchasing organisation, Wealden District Council, emphasises sustainability in its procurement activities, aligning with the services offered by consultancy firms. Businesses that are agile, responsive, and have experience in dealing with public sector organisations may find this tender particularly suitable for their growth prospects.

## Notice

Wealden District Council (WDC) is developing a new Local Plan. To support the development of the new Local Plan, the Council is required to undertake a Sustainability Appraisal (SA). The sustainability appraisal is an integral and important part of the plan-making process. It is used to test the evidence underpinning the plan and it also helps to demonstrate how the tests of soundness for the local plan have been met. The SA process must also be undertaken in accordance with the SEA Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc8a22e-f7f4-4185-b60c-f867e3f0a6de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2023 - 5 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | HAILSHAM |
| 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 | JAM CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc8a22e-f7f4-4185-b60c-f867e3f0a6de
- 1 Sep 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc8a22e-f7f4-4185-b60c-f867e3f0a6de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc8a22e-f7f4-4185-b60c-f867e3f0a6de
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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