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Economic Development Strategy

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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30 May 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, involved a tender entitled "Economic Development Strategy" under the industry category of market and economic research. Located in England, this procurement concluded at the award stage with an active status. The open procedure method facilitated competitive bidding, aimed at obtaining independent consultancy support to develop a new economic strategy for the borough. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2023, with the contract period spanning from 22nd September 2023 until 30th June 2024. The project was awarded to PRD, a supplier identified in this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic consultancy and market research, particularly those familiar with the dynamics of local government strategy development. Although the awarded contract may not be suited to small or voluntary community-led enterprises, it is an excellent fit for professional consultancy firms capable of delivering strategic insights and comprehensive market analysis. The involvement of The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames further underscores the importance of local expertise and engagement, presenting growth opportunities for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Economic Development Strategy

Notice Description

Independent Consultancy support to develop a new economic strategy for the borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b0fd8ad-c07a-4aeb-bdbe-f20834339997
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3908768-c666-4902-90f4-de9216eebc44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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