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title: "LoveAshford"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c7c2fdd-0808-46a9-a918-4e822dc34cdb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# LoveAshford

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c7c2fdd-0808-46a9-a918-4e822dc34cdb

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## Summary

The Ashford Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for the "LoveAshford" project, aimed at enhancing the online presence of Loveashford.com, a key platform for news, offers, and events in Ashford town centre. The procurement is categorised under the 'services' industry, specifically related to communications networks, with a total contract value of £60,000. The tender process is open, and submissions must be made by 21st February 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 13th April 2020 and will run for three years until 30th April 2023. This opportunity is part of an open procurement method and the tender evaluation criteria include experience, compliance, and response quality.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in web development, digital marketing, and online community engagement. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to website enhancement and community-focused features will be well-positioned to compete. The contract aims to attract small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring that the selected contractor brings fresh, creative ideas to elevate Loveashford.com and foster deeper connections within the Ashford community.

## Notice

To make Loveashford.com a high performing, attractive and easy to use website for businesses, residents and visitors looking for the latest news, offers and events happening in Ashford town centre. The ideal agent will be fully prepared to come forward with creative ideas on how to take Loveashford.com to the next level. They will need to suggest new ways to expand the website's current offer and integrate an attractive, user-friendly experience that encourages community engagement and offers useful features to residents, visitors and town centre businesses. The term of the contract will be for 3 years. Tender Evaluation will be 40% experience, 50% response and 10% compliance. Additional information: Tender documents 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/91838a1f-ca2a-4ba1-bb5f-ef7deb476de1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91838a1f-ca2a-4ba1-bb5f-ef7deb476de1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91838a1f-ca2a-4ba1-bb5f-ef7deb476de1
  3rd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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