This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 15:15

Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council recently completed the award process for its tender concerning the Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS), aimed at supporting the council's Local Plan through 2042. This procurement, managed through an open competition under the category of business and management consultancy services, concluded with the contract being awarded to Iceni Projects Limited. The contract period runs from 30th July 2026 to 30th November 2026, with a contract value of £48,858.75. This procurement process was vital in providing Ashford with a comprehensive evidence base to support future policy recommendations across various economic sectors.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those experienced in economic development studies and strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in business consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the process was open and below threshold, designed to attract a variety of bidders. Participation in opportunities like this can enhance a company's portfolio, potentially leading to further regional and economic consultancy projects, especially within the public sector. Businesses prepared to deliver high-quality proposals can capitalise on such prospects to expand their influence in the government consultancy market.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£48,858 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICENI PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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