Tender

Local Plan Consultancy

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 13:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is actively seeking tenders for a consultancy to develop a Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Ashford Local Plan 2043. This procurement pertains to the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a budget of £60,000, excluding VAT, and is taking place in Ashford, United Kingdom (region UKJ4). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 3rd July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The open competition is conducted under a below-threshold procurement method, allowing for electronic submissions via the Delta eSourcing portal. The contract is slated to begin on 17th August 2026 and conclude by 16th August 2028.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in sustainability appraisals and environmental assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit significantly due to the suitability criteria favouring them. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality, interview performance, and price, offering various avenues for companies to distinguish themselves. Businesses with expertise in environmental and planning consultancy and familiar with the regulatory framework around strategic assessments would be well-placed to participate in this competitive tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Plan Consultancy

Notice Description

ABC is looking to procure a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to prepare a Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment (SA/SEA) for the emerging Ashford Local Plan 2043 in accordance with legislation, 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:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./4G9FA2BK3D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4G9FA2BK3D

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053824-2026
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

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 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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