Scope
Reference
DN776173
Description
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) acquired the long leasehold interest of the Royal Victoria Place Shopping Centre (RVP) in Royal Tunbridge Wells in October 2023. TWBC has appointed RivingtonHark as Development Manager to coordinate a feasibility study of the centre which will be reported to council members in July 2025. In order to achieve the desired programme identified below, which is to report planning consent and RIBA Stage 3 design and cost plan on the subject sites by October 2026, TWBC is procuring a design and planning team who, will be available for appointment immediately subject full council approval in July.
Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement
Tender release: 27th May 2025
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm 24th June 2025
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm 1st July 2025
Evaluation: w/c 7th July 2025
Interviews: 11th July 2025
Appointment of advisor: w/c 21st July 2025
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 5 months
Description of possible extension:
Any appointment shall only extend beyond each milestone at the discretion of TWBC.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ46 - West Kent
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenderers must submit their response through the Kent Business Portal. Link: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
In order to submit a response, tenderers must register and express their interest via the Kent Business Portal. Once registered and you have expressed interest you will be able to view and respond to the documents.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
21 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 25% |
| Interview | Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Tender documents are available through the Kent Business Portal link: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/.
Tenderers must register their interest through the portal (registration is free), once tenderers have expressed interest they will be able to view and respond to the documents.
Contracting authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDX-6964-RZQX
Town Hall, Monson Way
Royal Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Louisa Coley
Email: procurement@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Website: https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government