Local Plan Evidence Framework
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council awarded environmental work to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, Iceni Projects Limited and Opinion Research Services Ltd and 24 others on 24 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £5,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Housing 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE 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 | Environmental services | £625,000 |
| Built and natural environment 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Green Belt Study •Strategic Flood Risk Assessment •Historic Environment Review •Conservation Area Appraisal | Environmental services | £625,000 |
| Landscape and biodiversity 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE 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 | Environmental services | £625,000 |
| Employment and commercial 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Economic Needs Study •Town Centre uses study including retail and commercial leisure •Tourism and tourist accommodation study | Environmental services | £625,000 |
| Transport and parking 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Local Plan Transport Evidence Base •Transport Strategy/Infrastructure Delivery Plan input •Parking Strategy •Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan update | Environmental services | £625,000 |
| Sustainability 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE 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 | Environmental services | £625,000 |
| Sports and recreation 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Indoor/Built Sports Facility Needs Assessment •Open Space Study •Playing Pitch Strategy | Environmental services | £625,000 |
| Viability 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2030 What this lot coversEXAMPLE EVIDENCE STUDY TYPES INCLUDE: •Full Plan Viability Assessment for Local Plan •CIL evidence | Environmental services | £625,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 062777-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 090982-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
24Awards
16Suppliers it has used most for environmental
- Iceni Projects Limited2 contracts
- Land Use Consultants Ltd2 contracts
- BPS Dorking Limited1 contract
- Bioregional Development Group1 contract
- Capita Property and Infrastructure Limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open environmental tenders- £2.86mestimated
- £100kestimated
- £40mframework ceiling
- £25kestimated
- £80kestimated
From notice 062777-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 July 2026, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.