Award

Town Centre Accessibility Study

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2023 at 10:06

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jun 2023 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ashford Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for a Town Centre Accessibility Study. The study aims to assess the accessibility of Ashford town centre to facilitate visitors. It is part of the wider Ashford Town Centre Reset activity focusing on strategic regeneration projects. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with a contract value of GBP 27,870. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13th July 2023 and the contract period running from 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024. The project falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in the TN23 1PL postal area, suitable for SMEs. The buyer is the Ashford Borough Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the market research, business management consultancy, and related services sectors to engage with the Ashford Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. By partnering with the council on the Town Centre Accessibility Study, businesses can contribute to the regeneration of Ashford town centre, improving its accessibility for visitors and local community members. The project aligns with the council's initiative to foster diversity and engagement among different demographic groups, creating space for growth and collaboration in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Town Centre Accessibility Study

Notice Description

TCUKSPF/23/1 Ashford Borough Council are looking for a partner to work with in assessing the accessibility of Ashford town centre with a view to making this information available for those seeking to visit the area. This project forms part of the wider Ashford Town Centre Reset activity, which seeks to regenerate the area through a series of projects feeding into a high-level strategic plan. This initiative fits within Demographic, one of the 12 key points of differentiation for Ashford, which looks to foster and grow the engagement of the wide spectrum of groups, to ensure an evolving and engaging diversity in users and visitors. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-436de44a-7106-45cc-9640-9817a6a852c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0de48b2-299a-427b-9e69-c29affc8c248
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIMA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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