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title: "Invitation to Tender For New Local Plan Professional Consultancy Services"
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# Invitation to Tender For New Local Plan Professional Consultancy Services

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fad

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender For New Local Plan Professional Consultancy Services." This initiative seeks experienced consultants to provide specialist studies supporting Maidstone's New Local Plan, projecting housing and infrastructure developments from 2029/30 to 2044/45. Located in Maidstone, UK, the project's primary industry category is services, and it involves significant urban and environmental planning, with key deadlines including a tender submission end date on 4th June 2026. The procurement method is open, ensuring transparency and inclusivity, under legal reference 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, environmental consultancy, and related fields such as statistical and social research services. With an emphasis on sustainable development and infrastructure planning, companies with expertise in feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, and transport systems consultancy may find lucrative growth prospects. Moreover, the involvement of multiple lots allows for diverse participation, particularly benefiting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering quality and cost-effective solutions to support Maidstone's ambitious developmental agenda.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint suitably experienced and qualified consultants to carry out a number of professional specialist studies to support its New Local Plan (NLP). For context, the NLP is anticipated to cover the time period 2029/30 to 2044/45. Using the government's Standard Method for calculating housing need, the NLP would need to plan for approximately 21,000 new homes over that time (approximately 1,400 homes per year), plus associated commercial floorspace, infrastructure and services to support the population. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./4X3S6754FC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4X3S6754FC

### Lot Information

Water Cycle Study

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Water Cycle Study to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review 2021-2038 (adopted 2024).

Natural Environment and Climate Change

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare relevant studies for the New Local Plan to support the natural environment and climate change matters

Environmental Regulatory

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare the Environmental Outcome Report (EOR) / Sustainability Appraisal and SEA and separately the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Employment Land Study

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare an Employment Land Study (ELS) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Retail Capacity Study & Town Centres Hierarchy Review

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Retail Capacity Study (RCS) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Playing Pitch Strategy & Sports Facilities Strategy

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Playing Pitch Strategy and a Sports Facilities Strategy to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Parking Standards

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare Parking Standards to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Local Transport Strategy

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Local Transport Strategy to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Settlement Hierarchy & Community Infrastructure Assessment

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Settlement Hierarchy & Community Infrastructure Assessment to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

Whole Plan Viability Assessment & Stage 1 CIL Charging Schedule Review

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking consultancy support to prepare a Whole Plan Viability Assessment & Stage 1 CIL Charging Schedule Review to inform the development of a new Local Plan, replacing the Local Plan Review (2021-2038) (adopted 2024).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040119-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311220 - Highways engineering services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79330000 - Statistical services
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040119-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040119-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/.-DocumentsandSubmissionContractReference:1032833460AccessCode:4X3S6754FC
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4X3S6754FC
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Feasibility-study%2C-advisory-service%2C-analysis./4X3S6754FC
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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