UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Rother District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake a full assessment of the financial viability of affordable housing on development, testing different levels/percentages of affordable housing requirements spatially across the District. This will be an important piece of evidence to help develop the Council's affordable housing policy within the new Local Plan 2019-2039. As well as being up to date and consistent with government guidance, it is important to ensure the Council's affordable housing policies: • Will lead to an increased supply of affordable housing across the District to address the urgent need; • are based on sound and robust evidence; • are up to date; • are consistent with government policy and guidance; • are viable when balanced against CIL contributions; and • will pass scrutiny by an Inspector at examination. Full information is available in the tender documents. Additional information: The procurement process is being carried out through the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing portal (https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing). The tender documents can be accessed through the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to support its policy approach on 'living well locally'; net zero new development; and supporting renewable energy. The net-zero evidence base is necessary to ensure that the new local plan is consistent with the requirements of legislated national targets to be net zero by 2050 and the Council's own commitment to be net zero by 2030. Full information is available in the tender documents. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Rother District Council ('the Council') are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a service to print and distribute non removable Garden Waste stickers to customers within the district of Rother (an example of the letter / sticker are provided within this tender pack). The Council currently have approximately 20,750 customers and approximately 22,800 bins all of which will need a sticker. With replacement stickers included, there will be in the region of 30,000 stickers required per year. The garden waste annual subscription runs from 15th July to the 14th July each year. Customers can join the service at any time during the year. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Rother District Council ('the Council') are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to complete a full refurbishment of flats 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and house no. 7 at Colley Corner, Collington Lane, East Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex Additional information: For more information on how to apply for this project please visit 'http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing' and search for 'ESPH558' in the opportunities section. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a service to print and distribute non removable Garden Waste stickers to customers within the district of Rother (an example of the letter / sticker are provided within the tender documents). The Council currently have approximately 20,750 customers and approximately 22,800 bins all of which will need a sticker. With replacement stickers included, there will be in the region of 30,000 stickers required per year. The garden waste annual subscription runs from 15th July to the 14th July each year. Customers can join the service at any time during the year. Full details are available in the tender documents. Additional information: This tendering opportunity is being carried out through the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Blackfriars site in Battle has been identified in the Council's local planning documents and Corporate Plan as a site for residential development for many years. The site is approximately 16 hectares (40 acres) in size, though only around 7 hectares are considered suitable for development. Past attempts to develop the site as a whole have been unsuccessful, principally due to complex topography and ground conditions. Development of this site is predicated on the delivery of a new spine road, traversing the site from north to south which would facilitate residential development. Breheny Civil Engineering ("Breheny") have been contracted by Rother District Council ("the Council") for the delivery of the spine road which connects The Spinney and Harrier Lane. These works have been progressing on site since April 2022. To ensure that works on the spine road are meeting technical standards of the contract the Council are seeking a Construction Site Inspector with experience in civil engineering works and working with NEC contracts. Full details are available in the tender documents. Additional information: The tendering process is being carried out on the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal (https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The Participating Authorities (Rother District Council, Wealden District Council, Hastings Borough Council, Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council) each have a statutory duty, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to collect and detain stray dogs found in the District. The duty to collect dogs brought to a nominated collection point outside normal core Council opening hours was placed upon the Council under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2007. The contract covers dogs found within the whole geographic area of Rother, Wealden Hastings, Eastbourne and Lewes Councils, and therefore, providers should ensure that they are prepared to cover the service throughout the year at the rates they have. The successful tenderer will enter into three contracts with Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council and Eastbourne Borough Council. The contract with Rother District Council will include Wealden District Council's geographic area and the contract with Eastbourne Borough Council will include Lewes District Council's geographical area. Full details are included in the tender pack. Additional information: This procurement process is being carried out through the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home). In order to access the tender documents you will need to express interest in the project. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

The Participating Authorities (Rother District Council, Wealden District Council, Hastings Borough Council, Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council) each have a statutory duty, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to collect and detain stray dogs found in the District. The duty to collect dogs brought to a nominated collection point outside normal core Council opening hours was placed upon the Council under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2007.The successful tenderer will enter into three contracts with Rother District Council, Hastings Borough Council and Eastbourne Borough Council. The contract with Rother District Council will include Wealden District Council's geographic area and the contract with Eastbourne Borough Council will include Lewes District Council's geographical area.

Rother District Council (‘the Council’) are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to provide a cleaning service for the Council owned Public Conveniences within the Rother district in East Sussex. The contractor will provide routine, periodic and reactive cleaning services.

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to redirect the existing sewerage at Camber Sands Central Carpark (Old Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, TN31 7RH). The sewerage diversion will allow for the later construction of a new Welcome Centre. Full details are available in the tender documents, Additional information: This tender opportunity is being carried out via the South East Shared Services e-tendering portal (https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Rother District Council (are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver the transformation of the existing visitor facilities and coastal office at Camber Car Park into a new Welcome Centre. Rother District Council has secured funding to refurbish and extend the two existing buildings at Camber car park. The works include a much-increased toilet provision and will support the running of coastal services throughout the year and particularly during the Summer season, including a larger first aid space, RNLI equipment storage and separate staffing areas for coastal staff and Operational Radcott partners. A new kiosk will offer opportunities to provide visitors with useful information, including nearby amenities and places of interest and details of local wildlife encouraging a better understanding of the unique sand dune environment. The project represents a substantial investment in visitor and community facilities by the Council. Linking the site to the wider East Sussex tourist industry including 1066 county. Accordingly, the character and quality of the proposals are intended to set a precedent and exemplar for future projects. A key focus of the grant funding and core project outcome is sustainable regeneration with these improvements core to the project brief helping Rother District Council meet its newly adopted Climate Strategy. The Council are therefore looking for a contractor with experience of working with existing buildings in delivering low-cost, high impact refurbishments. The successful contractor will work collaboratively alongside the architects, DK-CM, to deliver a high-quality build, within the defined budget and programme. Full information is provided in the document set. Additional information: For more information on how to apply for this contract please visit 'http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing' and search for ESPH634 in the opportunities section. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide a routine Grounds Maintenance services/works based on a frequency and non-routine services/works which will be carried out as required in accordance with a schedule of rates. Full details are included in the tender pack. Additional information: The procurement for this contract is being carried out via the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/37681). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier to provide a routine services/works based on a frequency and non-routine services/works which will be carried out as required in accordance with a schedule of rates. The winning Supplier/Contractor must deliver high quality, efficient, professional routine, periodic and non-routine services. These services must meet or surpass the standards specified.Full details are included in the tender pack.

Rother District Council ('the Council') are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to complete the design and construction of a new Community Hub building for the Heart of Sidley Partnership. The works involve the demolition of the existing sports (football) pavilion located at Sidley recreation park off Canada Way. Full details are included in the document set. Additional information: This procurement is being carried out via the South East Shared Services e-Sourcing portal (https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

The works comprise the manufacture and installation of seating for the existing De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill with the intention for the seats to be reused in the proposed refurbishment of the building in the future. The existing capacity at stalls level is: 636 seats including 2 wheelchair positions and a control area; consisting of 446 seats in the pit and 190 on the podium-level terraces, including 2 wheelchairs. Full specification and details are available in Appendix A of the Tender pack.

Rother District Council (‘the Council’) are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor for the design and supply of a new forestage elevator (often referred to as the ‘piano lift’) at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, East Sussex. The De La Warr Pavilion is a Grade I listed arts and music venue, constructed in 1935. It is currently undergoing a refurbishment programme, a part of which is the supply and installation of a new forestage elevator. Full information on the Council requirements are included in the tender documentation.

Rother District Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to undertake A Local Plan Viability Assessment to identify a robust and deliverable affordable housing policy requirement, and to demonstrate that the proposed site allocations and policy requirements within the emerging Local Plan are viable when considered collectively. Full details are available in the tender pack.

Rother District Council (‘the Council’) are progressing an exciting project to construct a 3-storey purpose-built medical building on land which they own. This will function as a GP Surgery, to be occupied by an existing GP Practice. The project has full planning permission in place along with all funding and other approvals necessary to allow its delivery. The project is part-funded by Government’s Levelling Up Framework (LUF) fund. The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to act as Employers Agent and Professional Quantity Surveyor to oversee delivery of the new Barnhorn Green Medical Centre (GP Surgery). The successful consultant will also support the Council with technical aspects of procuring and placing the main construction contract. The project is to build a purpose-designed medical centre for occupation by the GP Partners. Design and specification of the building to date has been with the full engagement and approval of the GP Partners and Integrated Care Board of the NHS. The Council’s intention is to procure a single Design & Build construction contract for delivery of the building including all external areas and ancillaries. Full details are available in the tender documents.

Rother District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced Main Contractor to deliver auditorium and foyer works at the iconic and Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion. This is located at the De La Warr Pavilion building, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1DP. This contract intends to undertake a comprehensive set of refurbishment activities to renovate the original auditorium, redesign the foyer spaces and improve visitor accessibility. The general scope of works shall comprise the following: • Internal strip out including fixtures, finishes and services • Localised enabling/ demolition works • Varying levels of structural repair/ structural intervention (internally and externally) • Minor drainage/ substructure adaptations • Limited areas of roof level scope (repairs generally) • Replacement of external glazing (some being done early as Client Direct) • External façade repairs and upgrades (render repair, decoration, new doors etc) • Limited areas of new/ adjusted internal partitions • Mix of new internal doors and refurbished existing doors • New WCs fit out • New finishes or repaired existing finishes throughout (walls, floors, and ceilings) • FF&E • Specialist Installations – Theatre/ Event (Stage & Auditorium) • MEP services – replacement and adjustment throughout • External works scope – limited to north entrance access/ car park area for Phase 1 • Discrete elements of CDP responsibility • Temporary works, scaffolding and weather protection requirements The Pavilion building is going to remain live and operational in a limited capacity, the contractor is only taking possession and working on certain areas of the existing building for this contract phase. A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender.

Rother District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant to produce a Green and Blue Infrastructure Framework (including Open Space Standards) Study. The study will be a key piece of technical evidence informing the preparation of the Council’s new Local Plan (2025-2042). Its primary purpose is to provide the robust, quantitative justification required to set planning standards for open space provision, accessibility, and quality, and to spatially define the strategic green and blue infrastructure network. This will directly underpin the delivery of specific emerging planning policies. Full details are available in the tender pack.