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Provision of Ashfield Economic Growth Strategy - consultant appointment

ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Ashfield District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Ashfield Economic Growth Strategy - Consultant Appointment". As a sub-central government public authority based in Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom, this contract falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy. The procurement was achieved under a limited method due to falling below the competitive threshold and is now in the award stage. The contract was awarded to SQW Limited, a large business located in Oxford, commencing on 11th November 2025, with work to be concluded by 27th February 2026. The contract's gross value is £33,469.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for those in the business and management consultancy field to engage with local government initiatives aimed at economic development. With limited competition, smaller consultancies with innovative solutions for local economic strategies would find such opportunities within their reach. The specific focus on economic growth strategy underscores the potential for businesses with expertise in consultancy to impact public sector growth positively and fortify their portfolio through collaboration with established councils like Ashfield District Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Ashfield Economic Growth Strategy - consultant appointment

Notice Description

Provision of Ashfield Economic Growth Strategy, via quotations - Works to be completed by 27 02 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e24a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,891 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Melanie Wheelwright
Contact Email
ashfieldnotices@ashfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD
Postcode
NG17 8DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashfield
Electoral Ward
Greenwood & Summit
Westminster Constituency
Ashfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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