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Viability Advice on planning issues

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2019 at 09:54

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

26 May 2017 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Tender

19 May 2017 at 15:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to refresh its standing arrangement for "Viability Advice on planning issues." This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically consulting, with a contract value of £40,000. The procurement method is open, allowing wider participation. The tender period concluded on 16 June 2017, and the resulting contract runs from 31 July 2017 until 30 July 2021. The consultancy services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, where the council is located at Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consulting services related to planning applications and policy issues, especially those with expertise in financial viability assessment. Businesses capable of responding flexibly to varying workloads and timelines could benefit from this contract, helping to strengthen their foothold in the competitive consulting market. Engaging in such public procurement can serve as a valuable stepping stone for SMEs to expand their portfolio and reputation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Viability Advice on planning issues

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to refresh its standing arrangement for advice on planning applications and planning policy issues where financial viability needs to be considered. The volume and scope of the work is unpredictable - a rough annual average suggests in the order of 10-20 days a year and the consultant will need to be able to respond flexibly to timescales set by the client. Additional information: Brief and further information can be accessed and downloaded from the KBP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c146473c-dd97-4ca7-a5e2-29d17e2f6029
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48150533-830e-43a5-b335-b11349cd2b6a
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2017 - 30 Jul 2021 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ashford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BESPOKE PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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