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# Economic Baseline and Area Economic Plans

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6970edba-efff-4976-a89a-fd180f0907a1

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Economic Baseline and Area Economic Plans". This initiative, falling within the category of research and development services, aims to develop an economic action plan for the district in alignment with their Corporate Plan for 2021-2030. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £50,000. Key dates include the contract period that started on 4th January 2022 and will conclude by 2nd May 2022. The contract has been awarded to Lichfields, and it was officially announced on 19th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants and businesses engaged in economic development, research, and planning services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the Folkestone and Hythe District Council focused on creating a vibrant economy, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to economic planning would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this sector. Engagement in local government projects like this could foster growth and establish long-term partnerships with the council.

## Notice

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) is seeking to appoint a consultant to support the development of an economic action plan for the district, which delivers on Service Ambition 3 - A Vibrant Economy in the Folkestone & Hythe Corporate Plan - Creating Tomorrow Together 2021-2030. The opportunity is available and accessible on Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) - Reference No: DN574893.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f91422-cf45-47d6-8a9c-146cf8c642f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,731 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LICHFIELDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f91422-cf45-47d6-8a9c-146cf8c642f5
- 18 Nov 2021 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f295db2-3491-431d-80b9-6b2901b84252

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79f91422-cf45-47d6-8a9c-146cf8c642f5
  19th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f295db2-3491-431d-80b9-6b2901b84252
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Provenance

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