Invitation to Tender For New Local Plan Professional Consultancy Services
Maidstone Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Maidstone Borough Council awarded marketing and environmental work to Wallingford Hydrosolutions, Quintic LLP and City Science and 6 others on 8 September 2026.
The contract runs for 41 months, starting 31 July 2026.
It is split into 11 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Water Cycle Study 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Natural Environment and Climate Change 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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 services, Marketing and communications | — |
| Environmental Regulatory 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Environmental services, Marketing and communications | — |
| Employment Land Study 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Retail Capacity Study & Town Centres Hierarchy Review 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Playing Pitch Strategy & Sports Facilities Strategy 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering, Leisure, culture and events | — |
| Parking Standards 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Architecture and engineering | — |
| Local Transport Strategy 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Architecture and engineering | — |
| Settlement Hierarchy & Community Infrastructure Assessment 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering | — |
| Whole Plan Viability Assessment & Stage 1 CIL Charging Schedule Review 31 July 2026 to 31 December 2029 What this lot coversMaidstone 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). | Marketing and communications, Architecture and engineering | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | Playing Pitch Strategy & Sports Facilities Strategy | — | |
| Wallingford Hydrosolutions (SME) 1 bid received | Water Cycle Study | £31,061 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Quintic LLP (SME) 2 bids received | Whole Plan Viability Assessment & Stage 1 CIL Charging Schedule Review | £22,000 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| City Science (SME) 2 bids received | Natural Environment and Climate Change | £133,150 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Lepus Consulting (SME) 3 bids received | Environmental Regulatory | £84,220 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Iceni Projects Limited (SME) 5 bids received | Employment Land Study | £28,415 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited 4 bids received | Retail Capacity Study & Town Centres Hierarchy Review | £36,360 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Iceni Projects Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) | £24,780 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Stantec UK Limited (SME) 1 bid received | Parking Standards | £46,350 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Haskoning UK Limited 5 bids received | Local Transport Strategy | £75,513 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
| Nexus Planning Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Settlement Hierarchy & Community Infrastructure Assessment | £26,340 | Awarded 8 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 040119-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 085114-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
40Awards
23Suppliers it has used most for marketing
- City Science1 contract
- Forestville Communications Limited1 contract
- Haskoning UK Limited1 contract
- Iceni Projects Limited1 contract
- Lepus Consulting1 contract
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From notice 040119-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 April 2026, last updated 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.