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title: "ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab44"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# ESPH AB WDC Design Guide (ESPH736 TT)

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab44

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Wealden District Council concerns the creation of a Design Guide to inform design policies in the Council's emerging Local Plan. This procurement falls under the industry category of urban planning and landscape architectural services, located in Hailsham, United Kingdom. This procurement progressed from tendering initiated on 9th October 2025 to the award stage, signed on 30th January 2026. The contract, valued at £65,576 with an optional one-year extension, started on 30th January 2026 and will end on 30th January 2027. The procurement was carried out through an open, below-threshold competition, emphasising the development of a distinct design guide to enhance planning applications and assist neighbourhood planning.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy services, environmental planning, and urban development. Amanda Reynolds Urbanism Limited, identified as the supplier, showcases how small to medium enterprises could leverage their expertise to participate in such public projects. The tender invites design consultants with experience and skill to contribute to Wealden District's distinctive identity, enhancing standards of design within the district. Businesses equipped to provide comprehensive analyses and innovative design solutions are well-positioned to compete, especially those adept in collaborative masterplanning and bespoke environmental strategies.

## Notice

Wealden District Council (WDC) are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced design consultants to draft a Design Guide to provide evidence to inform design policies in the Council's emerging Local Plan. This will include an analysis of what makes Wealden District distinctive and special. In addition, this work will inform Development Management decisions on planning applications and will inform pre-application discussions, encouraging and enabling applicants to secure higher standards of design. It will also assist in the production of Neighbourhood Plans by our Town and Parish Councils. The Design Guide will be divided into relevant parts, subject to the submissions made by the appointed consultant and discussions at the inception meeting: * Introduction * Wealden District- what makes it distinctive/special * Design Issues and Opportunities in Wealden * Overarching Themes * The Design Process- a context-led approach and masterplanning * Design Guidance by Design Principle * Design Guidance by Development Type * Heritage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012145-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,576 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMANDA REYNOLDS URBANISM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 17:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012145-2026
- 9 Oct 2025 at 09:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063568-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012145-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063568-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/38703
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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