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Carmarthenshire's Ten Towns Programme

Carmarthenshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2026 at 14:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 11:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council commissioned consultancy services for its Ten Towns Programme. The work covers a review of delivery and progress against the economic growth plans published for each of Carmarthenshire’s ten towns in 2020. The appointed consultant is also required to update each town’s plan to reflect current priorities and opportunities. The purpose is to support the development of sustainable rural market towns for businesses, residents and visitors. The requirement combines business and management consultancy, economic and social research, surveys, and related research and development services, with associated architectural, construction, engineering and inspection expertise. Delivery is in Carmarthenshire, Wales. This is a public-sector service requirement led and funded by Carmarthenshire County Council.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. One lot was evaluated using cost weighted at 60% and quality at 40%; the lot was suitable for SMEs. The tender deadline was 24 June 2026 at 14:00, with enquiries closing on 19 June 2026 at 14:00. PER Consulting Ltd was awarded the contract on 16 July 2026 for £65,000 excluding VAT (£78,000 including VAT). The contract was signed on 17 July 2026 and is valued at £59,900 excluding VAT (£71,880 including VAT). Its contract period runs from 17 July 2026 to 2 November 2026. The contract is active and covers the single programme lot.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Carmarthenshire County Council for consultancy teams able to assess the delivery of local economic growth programmes and turn findings into updated, practical town plans. Relevant suppliers would need credible experience in economic development, rural market-town regeneration, business and management consultancy, social research and survey work. The requirement also suits teams able to combine strategic review with engagement, evidence gathering and plan writing, while understanding the needs of businesses, residents and visitors. Competitors should be able to work across multiple towns and compare progress against existing plans, then translate current priorities and opportunities into sustainable development actions. The award to an SME indicates that a smaller specialist consultancy can be well placed for this type of council assignment.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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