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title: "ESPH TT WDC Heritage Strategy (ESPH735 TT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# ESPH TT WDC Heritage Strategy (ESPH735 TT)

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab2f

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## Summary

Wealden District Council has conducted a procurement process under the title "ESPH TT WDC Heritage Strategy (ESPH735 TT)" aimed at developing a comprehensive Heritage Strategy to support the new Wealden Local Plan. Categorised under architectural, engineering, and planning services, this procurement spans regions within the United Kingdom, particularly UKJ22. The procedure was initiated as an open competition and culminated in the award stage with the contract being signed on 16th December 2025. The strategy involves key segments such as Baseline Analysis, Heritage Themes and Assessment of Significance, and Creation of a Heritage Strategy, and serves both local planning authorities and neighbourhood planning efforts. The awarded contract to Alan Baxter Limited is valued grossly at £35,209 and is set to run until April 2026.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for heritage consulting firms, particularly those experienced in regional planning and the assessment of historical assets. Firms in the SME category, like the successful bidder Alan Baxter Limited, are particularly well-positioned to benefit, demonstrating expertise in handling architectural, engineering, and planning services. Businesses with strong capabilities in heritage themes, assessment of significance, and addressing planning issues will find growth potential in servicing similar public sector projects. Participation in such tenders allows for the expansion of portfolios related to local government initiatives and engagement with community planning efforts, fostering sustainable development and cultural preservation.

## Notice

Wealden District Council ('the Council') are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced heritage consultants to undertake a Heritage Strategy to provide evidence to inform policies in the new Wealden Local Plan, and specifically to include a baseline analysis of the heritage assets in Wealden. This assessment will also support decision-making in development management for planning applications and contribute to the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans by our Town and Parish Councils. The work to be undertaken will be divided into relevant parts that includes: * Baseline Analysis; * Heritage Themes and Assessment of Significance; * Issues and Opportunities; and * Creation of a Heritage Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083553-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,341 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALAN BAXTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 16:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083553-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 07:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063519-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083553-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063519-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/38702
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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