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Consultancy for Kent Housing Group

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 20:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for consultancy services for the Kent Housing Group. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, with a focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off contract from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to AECOM Ltd on 29th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 30th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £67,688. The tender period ended on 17th April 2026.

This opportunity creates ample scope for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the housing and development sector. The scale of the project and the detailed nature of consultancy required would be particularly advantageous for large-scale enterprises with a proven track record in managing similar frameworks. Although the contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement dynamics and the requirements of Ashford Borough Council can help similar organisations position themselves effectively for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy for Kent Housing Group

Notice Description

Call-off contract via framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67c661b8-9816-4c19-ba78-69905a07a060
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1aa648e-b567-4ac0-801c-44fef94558f6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,688 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,688 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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