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title: "Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Study"
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# Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Study

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f933889-8dcb-4724-a8e9-df0f074130b3

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## Summary

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Study," a project aimed at creating a Local Plan for the area to ensure its long-term prosperity. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on technical analysis and consultancy services. The open tender process began on 11th April 2022, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 2nd May 2022 at 12pm and submissions due by 9th May 2022. The evaluation of tenders will take place from 16th to 17th May 2022, with potential contractor interviews planned for late May or early June, followed by the contractor appointment in early June. The total contract value is £60,000, and the contract period will commence on 6th June 2022, concluding on 1st August 2022.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in consultancy, research, and public relations services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in urban planning and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the study aims to inform critical planning policies for the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to contribute to shaping the future of a key urban area but also strengthens their profiles in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is inviting suitably experienced consultants to tender to provide services in relation to developing a town centre study that will inform the future work on the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan (TCP). The TCP will be a land use planning document - a Local Plan specific for that area, comprising of a vision, strategy, masterplan and planning policies for the town centre to ensure its long-term prosperity and success. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement These are as follows, o Tender release: 11th April 2022 o Expression of Interest Deadline: 12pm on 2nd May 2022 o Deadline for submission of completed quotations: 12pm on 9th May 2022 o Evaluation: 16th -17th May 2022 o Interviews: End of May/Early June o Appointment of contractor: Early June

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a5867a-7258-4596-ad97-af3e75d0af75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2022 - 1 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a5867a-7258-4596-ad97-af3e75d0af75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a5867a-7258-4596-ad97-af3e75d0af75
  11th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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