--- title: "Weyside Urban Village - Strategic Lead and Development Manager" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c44f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c44f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c44f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c44f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Weyside Urban Village - Strategic Lead and Development Manager Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c44f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c44f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c44f.json) ## Summary Guildford Borough Council has initiated a tender process as part of its significant Weyside Urban Village regeneration programme. The tender, titled "Weyside Urban Village – Strategic Lead and Development Manager," is inviting consultancy providers to facilitate the regeneration of a major mixed-use urban area, expected to include approximately 1,550 new homes alongside commercial, retail, and community spaces. The procurement, categorized under construction consultancy services, is set in Guildford, UK, and is open until 31st July 2026 at noon. The process follows a single-stage Open Procedure per the Procurement Act 2023, and successful bids will be awarded by early September 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 5th October 2026, with options for renewals. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in strategic programme leadership and development management services. Consultancy firms with a proven track record in programme governance, stakeholder engagement, and construction management are ideally suited. Additionally, small to medium enterprises are encouraged to tender. Businesses can submit proposals for one or both lots, which will be evaluated independently, providing flexibility in participation. This project seeks to stimulate local employment, engage with local businesses, and further sustainable and community initiatives, thereby offering a platform for firms looking to expand their influence in strategic urban development projects. ## Notice Guildford Borough Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultancy providers to support the delivery of the Weyside Urban Village (WUV) regeneration programme, one of the Council's largest and most significant regeneration projects. Weyside Urban Village is a major mixed-use regeneration scheme that will deliver approximately 1,550 new homes, including affordable housing, together with commercial and retail space, community facilities, strategic infrastructure, public open space and environmental enhancements. The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Strategic Lead Provision of strategic programme leadership and advisory services, including programme governance, funding and compliance management, business case and assurance oversight, strategic stakeholder engagement, programme coordination and support for the successful delivery of the Council's regeneration objectives. Lot 2 - Development Manager Provision of development management services to support the planning and operational delivery of the programme, including coordination of design, procurement and construction activities, management of consultants and contractors, land disposal, estate management planning and the coordination of multiple delivery workstreams. Tenderers may submit a tender for one or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated independently and the Council reserves the right to award one or both Lots to the same supplier or to different suppliers. The successful supplier(s) will work collaboratively with the Council, its professional advisers, statutory undertakers, funding partners, contractors and other stakeholders to support the successful delivery of this complex, long-term regeneration programme. The procurement is being conducted as a single-stage Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Tenderers will be required to submit their completed Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), quality responses, social value proposal and commercial submission as part of their tender. The contract will be awarded to the tenderer submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), based on the published evaluation criteria and weightings. Further details of the Council's requirements are contained within the procurement documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Strategic Lead Provision of strategic programme leadership and advisory services, including programme governance, funding and compliance management, business case and assurance oversight, strategic stakeholder engagement, programme coordination and support for the successful delivery of the Council's regeneration objectives. Renewal: The initial contract term may be extended by the Council for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months each, subject to satisfactory performance, continued business need, the availability of funding, and at the Council's sole discretion. Any extension will be exercised in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Lot 2 - Development Manager Provision of development management services to support the planning and operational delivery of the programme, including coordination of design, procurement and construction activities, management of consultants and contractors, land disposal, estate management planning and the coordination of multiple delivery workstreams. Renewal: The initial contract term may be extended by the Council for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months each, subject to satisfactory performance, continued business need, the availability of funding, and at the Council's sole discretion. Any extension will be exercised in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063205-2026 | | 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 | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2027 | | 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 | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GUILDFORD | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU2 4BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | St Nicolas | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 12:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063205-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063205-2026 6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home - 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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