Tender

Specialist Arts Centre Business Planner

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 14:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Specialist Arts Centre Business Planner". This business consultancy opportunity is part of an initiative to transform the former Ashford Odeon building into a small-scale arts centre. The project falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, and is located in Ashford, United Kingdom (region UKJ45). The procurement is being conducted openly, with interested parties required to submit their tenders through the Delta eSourcing portal by 8th May 2026. The project is valued at £30,000 gross and is scheduled to commence from 26th June 2026 through to 26th January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms and specialists within the arts and cultural sectors who can provide expertise in business planning and market engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a background in business consultancy for arts initiatives are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process is designed to foster competitive bids, emphasising both quality and price. A dedicated and experienced business planner will be instrumental in turning pre-existing feasibility work into a viable market proposition, ultimately impacting business growth and community engagement in Ashford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Arts Centre Business Planner

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council is commissioning a specialist consultant to turn the feasibility work completed to date for the former Ashford Odeon building into a clear, market ready operator proposition. The commission will be delivered in two phases: (1) plan and manage pre market engagement in conjunction with ABC, and (2) support a compliant procurement process in conjunction with the Council to appoint an operator for the revitalised building as a small scale arts centre. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./Q9VQ2X7876 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q9VQ2X7876

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06813a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033381-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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