Tender

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jun 2026 at 13:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "Strategic Flood Risk Assessment," classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services. This opportunity, located in Ashford, UK, falls under the services category. Potential bidders should note that the procurement stage is currently active, with a tender submission deadline of 30th June 2026, at 10:00 AM BST. The contract is valued at £60,000 gross and is slated to run from 24th August 2026 until 23rd August 2028. Proposals are to be submitted via the Delta eSourcing portal.

The tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to flood risk assessment and strategic environmental planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria, potentially increasing their market presence by partnering with a sub-central government authority. The evaluation for awarding this contract will focus on quality, price, and interview performance, creating opportunities for experienced consultancies to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality assessments aligned with national guidelines and best practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Notice Description

ABC is looking to procure a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to prepare a Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for Ashford borough in accordance with national policy, relevant national guidance and best practice. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Research-and-development-consultancy-services./8FZB8S84N7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8FZB8S84N7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aede
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053394-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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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