Tender

Carmarthenshire's Ten Towns Programme

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is undertaking a tender process for the 'Carmarthenshire's Ten Towns Programme', aiming to contract a consultancy service to review and update the economic growth plans for ten towns in Carmarthenshire, originally established in 2020. The council is seeking a consultant to assess the programme's delivery and progress, thereby supporting sustainable development for businesses and residents. This procurement, classified under the industry categories of research, business consultancy, and architectural services, is in the tender stage. The tender is open for submission until 24th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 19th June 2026. The successful bidder will begin work on 16th July 2026, concluding by 2nd November 2026. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure via the eTenderwales portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic development, social research, and urban planning. Companies that can deliver innovative strategies for enhancing the economic viability of rural market towns while adhering to sustainability principles will find this contract particularly relevant. With a budget of £65,000 (gross of £78,000), the project offers a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to collaborate with Carmarthenshire County Council in shaping the future growth and competitive edge of the local market towns.

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Notice Title

Carmarthenshire's Ten Towns Programme

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council seeks to contract a review of 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 successful 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/053680-2026
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 2 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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