--- title: "Local Plan Evidence Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c366" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c366" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c366.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c366.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-03" --- # Local Plan Evidence Framework Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c366 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c366) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c366.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, located at Town Hall, Monson Way, Royal Tunbridge Wells, is for a "Local Plan Evidence Framework" within the industry category of environmental planning and urban development. The tender, tagged as active, is managed via an open procurement method with specific attention to forming a framework agreement that covers multiple disciplines in a lotted structure. This framework will also benefit Maidstone Borough Council, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, and Sevenoaks District Council. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 7th August 2026. The framework aims to support the development of local plans by providing structured evidence in several areas, including housing, sustainability, and transport, among others, in the region of South East England (UKJ4). This procurement presents a highly attractive business growth opportunity, especially for consultants specialising in environmental planning, urban development, landscape analysis, and transport strategy. The tender is structured into eight lots, allowing businesses to compete in categories such as housing, natural environment, and viability studies, with a maximum of three lots awarded per consultant. The open framework approach ensures flexibility and ongoing engagement as new development needs arise. Companies with capabilities in producing comprehensive evidence studies, adept at meeting government standards and possessing a track record in environmental consultancy, will find this procurement process particularly well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, translating into potentially lucrative contract opportunities for a duration extending to 2030, fostering long-term business relations with public authorities in the region. ## Notice Local Authorities are required to produce a wide range of evidence base to support the development of their local plans. Including a commitment to starting a Local Plan review within six months of adoption of the plan. In order to assist with the development of the evidence and ensure a compliant Procurement Process has been undertaken, the partner authorities have committed to the procurement of an open framework, to cover multiple disciplines in a lotted structure. This Framework will also be available for use by the following organisations: Maidstone Borough Council, Tonbridge and Malling Borough and Sevenoaks District Council. LOT 1: HOUSING LOT 2: BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT LOT 3: LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY LOT 4: EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL LOT 5: TRANSPORT AND PARKING LOT 6: SUSTAINABILITY LOT 7: SPORTS AND RECREATION LOT 8: VIABILITY Consultants may be awarded a maximum of three individual lots. Where a consultant is successful in more than three lots, only the three highest-ranked will be awarded, and any additional lots will be excluded. The Council will appoint a maximum of five consultants per lot. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Royal-Tunbridge-Wells:-Urban-environmental-development-planning./P8Y33P7XVV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P8Y33P7XVV ### Lot Information HOUSING EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES WOULD INCLUDE: *Housing Needs Study including affordable housing *Housing Market Assessment *Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment *Urban Capacity/Density Study *Garden Settlement study BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Green Belt Study *Strategic Flood Risk Assessment *Historic Environment Review *Conservation Area Appraisal LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Landscape Studies *Sensitivity Assessments/updates *National Landscape Setting Analysis *Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for potential site allocations *Biodiversity evidence base *Species and habitat data *Site specific surveys (e.g. grassland/wood pasture/BNG) *Habitat Regulations Assessment EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Economic Needs Study *Town Centre uses study including retail and commercial leisure *Tourism and tourist accommodation study TRANSPORT AND PARKING EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Local Plan Transport Evidence Base *Transport Strategy/Infrastructure Delivery Plan input *Parking Strategy *Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan update SUSTAINABILITY EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Strategic Environmental Assessment/Sustainability Appraisal *Health Impact Assessment *Energy Policy Viability Report *Climate Adaptation in buildings *Embodied carbon/lifecycle carbon assessment of the Local Plan Review, including a look at low carbon construction materials *Water capacity/efficiency study SPORTS AND RECREATION EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Indoor/Built Sports Facility Needs Assessment *Open Space Study *Playing Pitch Strategy VIABILITY EXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: *Full Plan Viability Assessment for Local Plan *CIL evidence ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062777-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ROYAL 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062777-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062777-2026 3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P8Y33P7XVV - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Royal-Tunbridge-Wells:-Urban-environmental-development-planning./P8Y33P7XVV - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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