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title: "TWBC - Housing Needs Study to Inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060489"
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buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# TWBC - Housing Needs Study to Inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan

Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060489

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council involves the completion of a Housing Needs Study to inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan. This process falls within the urban planning and environmental development category and is classified under services. The contract has been awarded to Iceni Projects Ltd with the contract period spanning from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2028. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the Council serves as the purchasing organisation, conducting an open procurement method below the threshold. The tender concluded with issue dates and deadlines from January through March 2026, specifically noting the contract award date on 4 March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and landscape architectural services. The open competition procurement method is well-suited for large consultancies like Iceni Projects Ltd, though the tender also encourages SMEs to participate. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding portfolios, enhancing company visibility within public sector procurement, and contributing to impactful community projects. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in environmental planning and urban development projects will find this tender particularly compatible with their offerings, potentially leading to further public sector work and partnerships.

## Notice

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to appoint appropriately qualified consultants to carry out a housing needs study for the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan. The Plan is currently being prepared by officers of the Council's Planning Policy Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019429-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | £17,782 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN1 1RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tunbridge Wells |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICENI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
- 90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019429-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002609-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019429-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002609-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZG8E698NTG
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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