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title: "Project: Ultra-fast Broadband - Evidence base, representation at Examination in Public and creation of Supplementary Planning Document for the Policy EMP6 Promotion of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) in Ashford's Local Plan."
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# Project: Ultra-fast Broadband - Evidence base, representation at Examination in Public and creation of Supplementary Planning Document for the Policy EMP6 Promotion of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) in Ashford's Local Plan.

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fb81f79-35aa-4865-925a-13a5cecba664

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ashford Borough Council seeking a consultant to support the creation of an evidence base for promoting Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) as part of their Local Plan. The tender, titled "Project: Ultra-fast Broadband," falls under the telecommunication consultancy services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 15 February 2018, while the contract period spans from 5 March 2018 to 31 December 2018. The project is located in Ashford, England, and has an allocated budget of £50,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunication consultancy services, especially those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses equipped to provide robust analytical research and support for policy development in broadband initiatives would be ideally positioned to compete. Engaging in this process can foster growth by enhancing visibility and establishing credibility with local authorities.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council are looking to appoint a consultant to represent their position at Examination in Public (EIP) by the Planning Inspectorate and provide an evidence base to justify a new policy in the Local Plan compelling developers to deliver Fibre to the Premise (FTTP). This is a two stage project with a time critical element with the first stage to be complete by April 2018, ready to be presented as evidence. This evidence base will provide the foundation to the second stage of the project, developing Supplementary Planning Documents should the policy be deemed sound at examination. The successful consultant will be expected to support the position of the council and present compelling evidence at EIP supporting the aims and objectives of the Council. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f65bdf-ca6c-4cda-a4f5-d8bcd902d65f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 4 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANALYSIS MASON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f65bdf-ca6c-4cda-a4f5-d8bcd902d65f
- 26 Jan 2018 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bf83b2-3960-42ec-b867-e73a2b2ee2c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f65bdf-ca6c-4cda-a4f5-d8bcd902d65f
  22nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bf83b2-3960-42ec-b867-e73a2b2ee2c3
  26th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ashford.gov.uk/

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