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Community Governance Review

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has completed the procurement process for a consultancy service titled "Community Governance Review," aimed at exploring governance structures in the unparished areas of Canterbury, with potential expansion to include Herne Bay and Whitstable. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically Development consultancy services. This award follows a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and was finalised on 18 March 2026. The contract began on 6 February 2026, with an active status planned until 31 March 2027, and has potential for renewal depending on future funding. Canterbury City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, seeks innovative approaches to improve community governance arrangements.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in community development and electoral processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the Association of Electoral Administrators, the successful supplier, have an advantageous position due to their agility and expertise in the electoral domain. Such consultancies can leverage their capabilities to deliver valuable insights and strategic recommendations for local governance improvements, fostering enhanced civic engagement and more efficient administration. Businesses with experience in similar reviews within the UK regions are naturally suited to compete for future opportunities tied to this contract.

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Notice Title

Community Governance Review

Notice Description

The Council requires support by a consultant to undertake a Community Governance Review for the unparished areas of Canterbury and potentially Herne Bay and Whitstable as specifically detailed in the Specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066db4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024651-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF ELECTORAL ADMINSTRATORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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