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Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS)

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2026 at 19:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Ashford Borough Council involves the development of a Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) and falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on development consultancy services. Ashford Borough Council, located at International House, Dover Place, Ashford, functioned as the contracting authority. The procurement process reached the award stage on 24th June 2026, with CONTINUUM SPORT AND LEISURE LTD being awarded the contract. This selective procurement was executed under the "Below threshold - award under framework" method. The contract, valued at £31,799, is scheduled to commence on 25th June 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with delivery being focused on the region of UKJ4 in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in development consultancy services. SME firms, particularly those with expertise in sports consultancy, stand to benefit from such opportunities for growth by engaging with local government contracts. The project’s completion can enhance the visibility and reputation of participating businesses, allowing them to establish themselves as trusted service providers in the industry. The nature of the procurement and its focus on fostering community sports development further opens avenues for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in governmental and infrastructural consultancy works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS)

Notice Description

Supplier to provide a Playing Pitch Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,799 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTINUUM SPORT AND LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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