Award

Economic Baseline and Area Economic Plans

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2022 at 14:06

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2021 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Economic Baseline and Area Economic Plans". This initiative, falling within the category of research and development services, aims to develop an economic action plan for the district in alignment with their Corporate Plan for 2021-2030. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £50,000. Key dates include the contract period that started on 4th January 2022 and will conclude by 2nd May 2022. The contract has been awarded to Lichfields, and it was officially announced on 19th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants and businesses engaged in economic development, research, and planning services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the Folkestone and Hythe District Council focused on creating a vibrant economy, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to economic planning would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this sector. Engagement in local government projects like this could foster growth and establish long-term partnerships with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Economic Baseline and Area Economic Plans

Notice Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) is seeking to appoint a consultant to support the development of an economic action plan for the district, which delivers on Service Ambition 3 - A Vibrant Economy in the Folkestone & Hythe Corporate Plan - Creating Tomorrow Together 2021-2030. The opportunity is available and accessible on Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) - Reference No: DN574893.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6970edba-efff-4976-a89a-fd180f0907a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f91422-cf45-47d6-8a9c-146cf8c642f5
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,731 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 May 2022 1-6 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LICHFIELDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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