Tender

Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS)

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 08:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS)" to support their emerging Local Plan up to 2042. The procurement, falling under the Business and Management Consultancy services category, is currently in the tender stage with an open competition method. This process seeks a qualified consultant team to conduct a comprehensive Economic Development Needs Study. Located in Ashford, United Kingdom (UKJ4 region), the tender is valued at £25,000, with a gross amount of £30,000. The tender period is active until 29th June 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 5th August 2026 and conclude by 5th December 2026. Interested parties can submit their applications electronically via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in economic development, retail, and leisure studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to the suitability criteria favouring them. Successful bidders will contribute valuable insights to influence local policy development, thereby enhancing their market reputation and portfolio. The evaluation process heavily emphasises quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, making it ideal for firms with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, policy-ready recommendations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS)

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to appoint a suitably qualified consultant team to prepare an integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS) to support Ashford Borough Council's emerging Local Plan to 2042. The EDNS will provide a robust, comprehensive and legally compliant evidence base across employment, retail and leisure (including town centre needs), and the rural economy, translating findings into policy-ready recommendations. 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./963G7Z2DP8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/963G7Z2DP8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052603-2026
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
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 5 Dec 2026 1-6 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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