--- title: "TMBC Landscape Evidence Tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b69a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b69a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b69a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b69a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-14" --- # TMBC Landscape Evidence Tender Buyer: TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b69a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b69a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b69a.json) ## Summary Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) has initiated a tender process for the provision of landscape evidence to inform its emerging Local Plan and development management decisions. The procurement process, titled "TMBC Landscape Evidence Tender," falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" industry category. The tender was released on 15 November 2024, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00 pm on 13 December 2024, and the final submission deadline for completed tenders at 12:00 pm on 20 December 2024. The evaluation of submissions will take place during the week commencing 6 January 2025, with the appointment of the contractor anticipated for the week commencing 20 January 2025. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure and covers the South East region, specifically West Malling (UKJ46). The project duration is expected to be 360 days, and all submissions must be made electronically through the Kent Business Portal. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape consulting, environmental consulting, and urban planning. Firms that offer comprehensive landscape character assessments, landscape sensitivity assessments, and landscape and visual appraisals will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses with expertise in renewable energy assessments and those considering green gap analysis will have the chance to contribute to key regional planning decisions. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios with high-impact local government projects and expand their operational footprint within the public sector. This tender provides a platform for qualified service providers to support sustainable development and inform crucial land use planning in the Tonbridge & Malling area. ## Notice Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to commission landscape evidence to inform the emerging Local Plan and provide a tool for development management decisions. Whilst local plan timescales have not been formally confirmed / agreed, it is likely that a Regulation 18 consultation will take place around Summer 2025, with the aim of Local Plan submission by the December 2026 deadline as currently proposed In the latest NPPF consultation. The landscape evidence will need to inform the Regulation 18 Local Plan and will include three individual studies: a borough wide Landscape Character Assessment, a Landscape Sensitivity Assessment around our sustainable settlements, a Landscape and Visual Appraisal of land and potential development sites (as submitted to our Land Availability Assessment) around our most sustainable settlements, currently proposed to be those within Tiers 1-4 and key junctions, and a borough wide Landscape Sensitivity assessment for Renewable energy (solar and wind). An optional fourth task is also included, which will consider whether there is potential to identify certain areas as Green Gaps, within the Local Plan. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Friday 15 November 2024 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 13 December 2024 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 20 December 2024 Evaluation: w/c 6 January 2025 Appointment of contractor: w/c 20 January 2025 ** PLEASE NOTE: All expressions of interest, and subsequent correspondence and submissions, must be received via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) ** ### Lot Information Lot 1 Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (TMBC) ('The Council') is looking to commission landscape evidence to inform the emerging Local Plan and provide a tool for development management decisions. Whilst local plan timescales have not been formally confirmed / agreed, it is likely that a Regulation 18 consultation will take place around Summer 2025, with the aim of Local Plan submission by the December 2026 deadline as currently proposed In the latest NPPF consultation. The landscape evidence will need to inform the Regulation 18 Local Plan and will include three individual studies: a borough wide Landscape Character Assessment, a Landscape Sensitivity Assessment around our sustainable settlements, a Landscape and Visual Appraisal of land and potential development sites (as submitted to our Land Availability Assessment) around our most sustainable settlements, currently proposed to be those within Tiers 1-4 and key junctions, and a borough wide Landscape Sensitivity assessment for Renewable energy (solar and wind). An optional fourth task is also included, which will consider whether there is potential to identify certain areas as Green Gaps, within the Local Plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036923-2024 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ46 West Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 14 Nov 2024 at 19:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036923-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - http://www.tmbc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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