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TWBC - Housing Needs Study to Inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Kent, United Kingdom

VALUE

£20,000

DEADLINE

February 10, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

71400000

REFERENCE

002609-2026

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Original Tender Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to appoint appropriately qualified consultants to carry out a housing needs study for the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan. The Plan is currently being prepared by officers of the Council’s Planning Policy Team. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Urban-planning-and-landscape-architectural-services./ZG8E698NTG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZG8E698NTG
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be an appropriately qualified consultant.
  • Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to submit tenders.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the necessary qualifications to carry out a housing needs study.
  • Demonstrate capability to conduct a housing needs study for the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan.
  • Demonstrate capability to inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a cost proposal for the services, as cost accounts for 25% of the evaluation criteria.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit tenders by 10 February 2026, 12:00:00 GMT.
  • Submit tenders via the Delta eSourcing portal.
  • Access additional information and respond to the opportunity via the provided Kent Business Portal links.

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Summary:
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council invites qualified consultants, including SMEs, to submit tenders by 10 February 2026 for a housing needs study to inform the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Plan, with evaluation based on quality (75%) and cost (25%).

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78
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a housing needs study demonstrates good clarity and practicality, with transparent evaluation criteria and e-submission. However, it has moderate completeness issues, notably the lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summary.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and there are no reported disputes. However, the AI-extracted requirements explicitly state 'No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided tender information,' which is a significant omission for legal compliance, even for a below-threshold tender.

No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds mentioned in the provided tender information.
Clarity80/100

The tender description is clear and unambiguous, outlining the purpose of the study. Evaluation criteria (75% quality, 25% cost) are specified. While eligibility requirements are clear, technical capability requirements could benefit from more specific details on expected qualifications or demonstration methods.

Technical capability requirements could be more specific.
Performance conditions are not explicitly detailed in the provided summary.
Completeness70/100

Basic information, deadlines, value, and duration are all specified. Requirements and evaluation criteria are defined. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the summary indicates a potential gap in completeness. Additionally, the 'Official PDF Version' being marked as 'Required: No' is unusual and could imply incomplete information about the tender structure.

Potential absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds.
The 'Official PDF Version' is marked as 'Required: No', which is unusual for an official document.
Fairness85/100

The tender promotes fairness through full document access via the eSourcing portal, disclosed value, and objective evaluation criteria (75% quality, 25% cost). Requirements are generic and not tailored to a specific company, and e-procurement is enabled, ensuring equal access for bidders, including SMEs.

Practicality90/100

Electronic submission is fully supported via the Delta eSourcing portal, and direct URLs are provided for accessing information and responding. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, contributing to high practicality for potential bidders.

Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are consistently populated, and there are no reported suspensions or disputes. Dates are logical and consistent. Minor discrepancies noted in automated checks (e.g., 'No e-submission' vs. portal links) appear to be issues with the automated check rather than the tender data itself.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects (beyond general SME eligibility), or innovation focus. It is not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit social aspects mentioned.

Strengths

Clear description of the required housing needs study.
Transparent evaluation criteria (75% quality, 25% cost).
Comprehensive practical information, including e-submission and portal links.
Open procedure allowing broad participation, including SMEs.
Value disclosed and requirements are generic, promoting fairness.

Concerns

Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summary.
Technical capability requirements could be more specific.
Performance conditions are not explicitly detailed in the summary.
No explicit mention of green, social, or innovation aspects.
The 'Official PDF Version' being marked as 'Required: No' is unusual.

Recommendations

1. Ensure all standard legal clauses, including mandatory exclusion grounds, are clearly stated in the full tender documents.
2. Provide more specific details for technical capability requirements and expected performance conditions/deliverables.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability, social value, or innovation criteria where relevant, even for smaller contracts.

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