Contracting Authorities

Contracting authority:

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PLDX-6964-RZQX

Address:

Town Hall, Monson Way
Royal Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
UK

Contact name:

Dan Hutchins

Email:

dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Telephone:

01892 554425

Website:

www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Local Plan Evidence Framework

Reference number:

T026494

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

Local Authorities are required to produce a wide range of evidence base to support the development of their local plans. Including a commitment to starting a Local Plan review within six months of adoption of the plan.

In order to assist with the development of the evidence and ensure a compliant Procurement Process has been undertaken, the partner authorities have committed to the procurement of an open framework, to cover multiple disciplines in a lotted structure.

This Framework will also be available for use by the following organisations: Maidstone Borough Council, Tonbridge and Malling Borough and Sevenoaks District Council.

LOT 1: HOUSING
LOT 2: BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
LOT 3: LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY
LOT 4: EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL
LOT 5: TRANSPORT AND PARKING
LOT 6: SUSTAINABILITY
LOT 7: SPORTS AND RECREATION
LOT 8: VIABILITY

Consultants may be awarded a maximum of three individual lots. Where a consultant is successful in more than three lots, only the three highest‐ranked will be awarded, and any additional lots will be excluded.

The Council will appoint a maximum of five consultants per lot.

Total value (estimated):

GBP 5,000,000 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

3

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Consultants may be awarded a maximum of three individual lots. Where a consultant is successful in more than three lots, only the three highest‐ranked will be awarded, and any additional lots will be excluded.

The Council will appoint a maximum of five consultants per lot.

Contract value:

GBP 5,000,000 including VAT

Contract Details

Contract 1

Title:

HOUSING

Reference number:

1

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 31/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712000 - Environmental planning.

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Iceni Projects Limited

Companies House:

PNMD-5987-JYPP

Address:

Da Vinci House, 44 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8FH
UK

Email:

cburbridge@iceniprojects.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Opinion Research Services Ltd

Companies House:

PQQP-8648-NPYL

Address:

The Strand
Swansea
SA1 1AF
UK

Email:

info@ors.org.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Rapleys LLP

Companies House:

PTNY-5134-VLPM

Address:

Unit 4 The Incubator, The Boulevard, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald
Huntingdon,
PE28 4XA
UK

Email:

tenders@rapleys.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Ove Arup and Partners Ltd

Companies House:

PZJN-8211-DBBV

Address:

8 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 4BJ
UK

Email:

katie.kerr@arup.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

RRR Consultancy Ltd

Companies House:

PTXM-1856-JTTV

Address:

Olive Tree House
Aisby
DN21 5RF
UK

Email:

arustryan@rrrconsultancy.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 2

Title:

BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Reference number:

2

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 31/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712000 - Environmental planning.

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Ove Arup and Partners Ltd

Companies House:

PZJN-8211-DBBV

Address:

8 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 4BJ
UK

Email:

katie.kerr@arup.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Chris Blandford Associates Limited T/A CBA

Companies House:

PZQY-1346-XVVH

Address:

2 Lace Market Square
Nottingham
NG1 1PB
UK

Email:

mail@cbastudios.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Ecology Solutions Ltd

Companies House:

PRLQ-2464-CWGX

Address:

Farncombe House, Farncombe Estate, Broadway
Worcestershire
WR12 7LJ
UK

Email:

natasha.powers@ecologysolutions.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Land Use Consultants Ltd.

Companies House:

PQGG-8255-HYBN

Address:

12th Floor,, Beacon Tower, Colston Street
Bristol
BS1 4XE
UK

Email:

tenders@landuse.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd (t/a JBA Consulting)

Companies House:

PQBC-8538-JPBV

Address:

1 Broughton Park, Old Lane, North Broughton
Skipton
BD23 3FD
UK

Email:

laura.thomas@jbaconsulting.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 3

Title:

LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY

Reference number:

3

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 31/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712000 - Environmental planning.

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Ove Arup and Partners Ltd

Companies House:

PZJN-8211-DBBV

Address:

8 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 4BJ
UK

Email:

katie.kerr@arup.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Ecology Solutions Ltd

Companies House:

PRLQ-2464-CWGX

Address:

Farncombe House, Farncombe Estate, Broadway
Worcestershire
WR12 7LJ
UK

Email:

natasha.powers@ecologysolutions.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Land Use Consultants Ltd.

Companies House:

PQGG-8255-HYBN

Address:

12th Floor,, Beacon Tower, Colston Street
Bristol
BS1 4XE
UK

Email:

tenders@landuse.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd (t/a JBA Consulting)

Companies House:

PQBC-8538-JPBV

Address:

1 Broughton Park, Old Lane, North Broughton
Skipton
BD23 3FD
UK

Email:

laura.thomas@jbaconsulting.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

The Environment Partnership (TEP) Limited

Companies House:

PYTV-7492-CTXL

Address:

401 Faraday Street, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6GA
UK

Email:

bids@tep.uk.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Huskisson Brown Associates

Companies House:

PDVB-9398-QJQH

Address:

29-31 Monson Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1LS
UK

Email:

office@huskissonbrown.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

---

Contract 4

Title:

EMPLOYMENT AND COMMERCIAL

Reference number:

4

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 31/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712000 - Environmental planning.

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Iceni Projects Limited

Companies House:

PNMD-5987-JYPP

Address:

Da Vinci House, 44 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8FH
UK

Email:

cburbridge@iceniprojects.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Rapleys LLP

Companies House:

PTNY-5134-VLPM

Address:

Unit 4 The Incubator, The Boulevard, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald
Huntingdon,
PE28 4XA
UK

Email:

tenders@rapleys.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited

Companies House:

PBXB-1352-VPCY

Address:

The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Lane
London
EC3R 7AG
UK

Email:

ciaran.gunne-jones@lichfields.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

---

Supplier:

Nexus Planning Ltd

Companies House:

PHXT-1331-TGNY

Address:

Holmes House, 4 Pear Place
London
SE1 8BT
UK

Email:

r.pearson@nexusplanning.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

---

Supplier:

Volterra Partners LLP

Companies House:

PWLV-9869-JGNY

Address:

91-94 Lower Marsh
London
SE1 7AB
UK

Email:

ZCole@volterra.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 5

Title:

TRANSPORT AND PARKING

Reference number:

5

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 01/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712000 - Environmental planning.

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Norman Rourke Pryme Limited

Companies House:

PBCB-6938-CBDL

Address:

57 Webber Street
London
SE1 0RF
UK

Email:

businessdevelopment@nrpltd.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

VELOCITY TRANSPORT PLANNING LTD

Companies House:

PMZY-1416-VGDD

Address:

4th Floor, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street
London
SE1 2NY
UK

Email:

portalaccess@velocity-tp.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Urban Movement

Companies House:

PNXW-1341-HZWZ

Address:

Unit 410, Exmouth House, 3-11 Pine Street
London
EC1R 0JH
UK

Email:

hello@urbanmovement.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

---

Supplier:

Ridge and Partners LLP

Companies House:

PPNX-8949-BBHR

Address:

The Cowyards,, Blenheim Park, Oxford Road
Woodstock
OX20 1QR
UK

Email:

sarahmatthews@ridge.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 6

Title:

SUSTAINABILITY

Reference number:

6

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 01/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712000 - Environmental planning.

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Land Use Consultants Ltd.

Companies House:

PQGG-8255-HYBN

Address:

12th Floor,, Beacon Tower, Colston Street
Bristol
BS1 4XE
UK

Email:

tenders@landuse.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd (t/a JBA Consulting)

Companies House:

PQBC-8538-JPBV

Address:

1 Broughton Park, Old Lane, North Broughton
Skipton
BD23 3FD
UK

Email:

laura.thomas@jbaconsulting.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

---

Supplier:

BIOREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Companies House:

PTNG-1931-VRDT

Address:

Sustainable Workspaces, County Hall
London
SE1 7PB
UK

Email:

info@bioregional.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

---

Supplier:

Capita Property and infrastructure Ltd

Companies House:

PNJG-7694-BTWT

Address:

First Floor, 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington
London
W2 6BD
UK

Email:

engagewithus@capita.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

---

Supplier:

Seronova Limited

Companies House:

PLHL-5257-TJPN

Address:

4 Church Street, Silverstone
Towcester
NN12 8XA
UK

Email:

luke@seronova.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 7

Title:

SPORTS AND RECREATION

Reference number:

7

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 31/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712000 - Environmental planning.

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

The Environment Partnership (TEP) Limited

Companies House:

PYTV-7492-CTXL

Address:

401 Faraday Street, Birchwood Park
Warrington
WA3 6GA
UK

Email:

bids@tep.uk.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Nexus Planning Ltd

Companies House:

PHXT-1331-TGNY

Address:

Holmes House, 4 Pear Place
London
SE1 8BT
UK

Email:

r.pearson@nexusplanning.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Ethos Environmental Planning Ltd

Companies House:

08768096

Address:

Unit 1, Brassmill Enterprise Centre
Bath
BA1 3JN
UK

Email:

jim.phillips@ethosep.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Knight, Kavanagh & Page Ltd

Companies House:

PYCW-6315-YYXM

Address:

1-2 Frecheville Court, off Knowsley Street
Bury
BL9 0UF
UK

Email:

mail@kkp.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Strategic Leisure Limited

Companies House:

PVBQ-4442-LXXY

Address:

Eardington Mill, Eardington, Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 5LA
UK

Email:

rachelfowler@strategicleisure.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Contract 8

Title:

VIABILITY

Reference number:

8

Contract value:

GBP 625,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

24/09/2026

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

07/10/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

08/10/2026 to 31/10/2030

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning.

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services.

Delivery regions:

UKJ4 - Kent

Assessment summaries sent:

24/09/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

BPS Dorking Limited (T/A BPS Chartered Surveyors)

Companies House:

PNBQ-9464-QJDX

Address:

215A High Street
Dorking
RH4 1RU
UK

Email:

madison@bps-surveyors.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

Newmark Gerald Eve LLP

Companies House:

PNWX-7921-TLQR

Address:

One Fitzroy, 6 Mortimer Street
London
W1T 3JJ
UK

Email:

uktenders@nmrk.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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Supplier:

QUINTIC LLP

Companies House:

PLVV-7596-JHVM

Address:

73 CORNHILL
LONDON
EC3V 3QQ
UK

Email:

anthony.lee@quinticadvisory.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Other organisations

Not provided