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title: "Agricultural Advice on Planning Applications"
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# Agricultural Advice on Planning Applications

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af578c12-472e-49c1-828a-8c2b7f00bb62

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is currently running a tender named "Agricultural Advice on Planning Applications", which aims to refresh its standing arrangement for agricultural advisory services regarding planning applications and appeals. This procurement falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a total value of £125,000. The tender was published on 20th July 2022, and it is currently active with a tender period ending on 19th August 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd October 2022 and will last until 2nd October 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in agricultural consultancy and related fields to engage with local government projects. Successful bidders will likely benefit from a long-term partnership, aiding in the provision of crucial services to Ashford Borough Council. Businesses that possess expertise in planning applications, agricultural practices, or environmental assessments may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to crucial local development initiatives while expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Contract no AGRICULTURE/22/1 Ashford Borough Council is seeking to refresh its standing arrangement for agricultural advice on planning applications and support at planning appeals. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Additional information: The 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/4e1bff8a-f4e4-4056-bd82-90ce3b584926 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 2 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 08:11 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1bff8a-f4e4-4056-bd82-90ce3b584926
- 20 Jul 2022 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f041c3bb-e871-4e5b-ba0d-3d09fc1e8449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e1bff8a-f4e4-4056-bd82-90ce3b584926
  21st July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f041c3bb-e871-4e5b-ba0d-3d09fc1e8449
  20th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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