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title: "ESPH LM Town Centre Study (ESPH430) - AWARD"
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# ESPH LM Town Centre Study (ESPH430) - AWARD

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f79023cf-ded1-417a-a93e-659736ddf6a1

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## Summary

Wealden District Council is seeking to contract a qualified consultant for the ESPH LM Town Centre Study (ESPH430) as part of an open procurement process. The procurement, classified under research consultancy services, aims to update the Council's evidence for its Local Plan and includes conducting health checks and advising on town centre planning policies. The tender period concluded on 16 April 2021, with the awarded contract starting from 21 April 2021 and lasting until 9 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those focused on urban planning and market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract has been classified as suitable for them. Companies with expertise in conducting retail and leisure studies, as well as those possessing a solid understanding of town centre dynamics, will be well-positioned to excel in this competitive process.

## Notice

Wealden District Council is seeking to commission a suitably qualified consultant to undertake a Retail, Leisure and Town Centre Study for the district to update the Council's evidence informing its Local Plan. This will include health checks as well as advice to assist the development of town centre planning policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ba3a7-3bf7-4714-96d0-e0fcd2643231 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2021 - 9 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,175 |
| 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 | NEXUS PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ba3a7-3bf7-4714-96d0-e0fcd2643231

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78ba3a7-3bf7-4714-96d0-e0fcd2643231
  14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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