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Warrington Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA)

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of consultancy services aimed at conducting an Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) as part of their new Local Plan. The contract has been awarded under a limited procurement method, specifically below the threshold with limited competition, and falls under the industry category of economic research services. This process, initiated as a tender, was awarded to BE Ltd, with the contract period starting on 13th March 2026 and ending on 25th January 2027. The procurement process, identified by ID DN798123, focuses on services within the region of Warrington, United Kingdom, governed by legal framework reference 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to economic research. As the project involves a detailed assessment to support local government planning, it presents a lucrative chance for consultants equipped with expertise in economic development and local planning policy frameworks. Firms similar to BE Ltd, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), might find the scope of such services align well with their capabilities, forming strategic partnerships to address public authority needs in regional development. The contract's execution could foster business growth through enhanced visibility and collaboration opportunities within the public sector, especially for firms eager to contribute to municipal development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Warrington Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA)

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council is received written quotations from suitably qualified consultants for the provision of consultancy services to undertake a detailed and robust Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) to support the Council's new Local Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039392-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,296 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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