This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 13:25

Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Carmarthenshire's Ten Towns Programme". This initiative, rooted in the services industry category, involved commissioning a consultancy to evaluate the existing Ten Towns economic growth plans in Carmarthenshire. The focus was on reviewing current progress and updating the plans to reflect emerging priorities and opportunities. The procurement process was of the open competition type, below the threshold, and based on an open procurement method. The contract was awarded to PER Consulting Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract period spanning from 17th July to 2nd November 2026. Key CPV classifications included research and development, business consultancy, and social research services. The final contract was valued at £71,880 gross.

This procurement initiative represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in economic development, social research, and urban planning. Given the focus on assessing and updating economic growth plans, management consultancies and research firms are well-suited for such projects. SMEs like PER Consulting Ltd., which offer specialised services in business and management consultancy, can leverage this type of contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate innovation in developing sustainable and resilient rural towns would find similar projects advantageous for growth and diversification in the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Carmarthenshire's Ten Towns Programme

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A TENDERING OPPORTUNITY Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned a Consultant to review the Ten Towns Programme in Carmarthenshire, assessing delivery and progress against the economic growth plans published for each town in 2020.Following this review, the Consultant will be required to update each town's plan to reflect current priorities and opportunities, supporting the development of sustainable rural market towns for businesses, residents, and visitors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068745-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

79315000 - Social research services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 2 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY 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
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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