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title: "Economic Development Strategy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES"
published: "2025-05-30"
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# Economic Development Strategy

Buyer: THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b0fd8ad-c07a-4aeb-bdbe-f20834339997

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, involved a tender entitled "Economic Development Strategy" under the industry category of market and economic research. Located in England, this procurement concluded at the award stage with an active status. The open procedure method facilitated competitive bidding, aimed at obtaining independent consultancy support to develop a new economic strategy for the borough. The tender period concluded on 19th September 2023, with the contract period spanning from 22nd September 2023 until 30th June 2024. The project was awarded to PRD, a supplier identified in this process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic consultancy and market research, particularly those familiar with the dynamics of local government strategy development. Although the awarded contract may not be suited to small or voluntary community-led enterprises, it is an excellent fit for professional consultancy firms capable of delivering strategic insights and comprehensive market analysis. The involvement of The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames further underscores the importance of local expertise and engagement, presenting growth opportunities for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio with public sector projects.

## Notice

Independent Consultancy support to develop a new economic strategy for the borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3908768-c666-4902-90f4-de9216eebc44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,150 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| 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 | PRD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3908768-c666-4902-90f4-de9216eebc44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3908768-c666-4902-90f4-de9216eebc44
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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