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title: "RDC JB Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Viability Assessment (ESPH708)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f26e"
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# RDC JB Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Viability Assessment (ESPH708)

Buyer: ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f26e

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## Summary

Rother District Council, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process labeled ESPH708, concerning a Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy Viability Assessment. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on urban planning and economic impact assessment. The procurement was conducted through an open competition, initiating a tender on 10th December 2025, followed by an award phase concluded on 30th March 2026. The tender period ended on 20th January 2026, with the contract signed on 12th March 2026, encompassing services until the end of 2027. The Council sought a qualified consultant to ensure the viability of its affordable housing policies and site allocations within its emerging Local Plan.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for consultants in urban planning and infrastructure development to engage with public authorities and influence regional planning strategies. Businesses with expertise in urban environmental planning, viability assessments, and economic impact evaluations could leverage this tender to demonstrate their capabilities in shaping key policy frameworks. Ideal candidates for such opportunities would include small and medium-sized enterprises adept at delivering complex consultancy services, offering them a potential avenue for growth through long-term contracts with local government bodies. The competitive nature and substantial budget of this procurement offer a promising avenue for firms aiming to expand their portfolios and establish themselves in public sector projects.

## Notice

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake A Local Plan Viability Assessment to identify a robust and deliverable affordable housing policy requirement, and to demonstrate that the proposed site allocations and policy requirements within the emerging Local Plan are viable when considered collectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029111-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,763 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEXHILL-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN39 3JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Rother |
| Electoral ward | Bexhill Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HDH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |

## 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

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029111-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 09:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081319-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029111-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081319-2025
  10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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