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title: "ESPH428 SB Economic Study (ESPH428 LM) - AWARD"
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# ESPH428 SB Economic Study (ESPH428 LM) - AWARD

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b05d641a-fd1d-4475-97c2-daec812a6fad

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## Summary

Wealden District Council (WDC), along with Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC), has completed the procurement process for the ESPH428 SB Economic Study, awarding the contract to Iceni Projects. This tender, initiated as an open procedure, was aimed at commissioning a consultant for a thorough economic study to support both councils' local plans and economic strategies. The contract, valued at £58,660, commenced on 26 April 2021 and will conclude on 16 August 2021, with performance details focused on factors such as workforce skills and infrastructure opportunities across the areas within South East England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for consultancy businesses, especially those specialising in economic research and impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in market analysis, investment strategies, and local economic development are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As councils increasingly seek robust evidence bases to inform their strategic plans, businesses offering innovative solutions in economic consultancy can find ample opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Wealden District Council (WDC) and Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) are seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a full Economic Study for the two administrative areas. The purpose of this assessment is to provide a robust evidence base to support both WDC and EBC for their new Local Plans and specifically their economic development requirements and policies. In addition, the Councils are also seeking to develop economic strategies for their respective administrative areas that will likely consider issues such as attracting inward investment, improving the skills of the existing workforce, infrastructure constraints and opportunities, specialisations in particular employment sectors and so forth. It is anticipated that the contract will commence w/c 26 April 2021. Full details are included in the document set.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18282880-949e-4fab-a494-a756e224c2c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 16 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,660 |
| 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 | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICENI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 12:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18282880-949e-4fab-a494-a756e224c2c9
- 12 May 2021 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18282880-949e-4fab-a494-a756e224c2c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18282880-949e-4fab-a494-a756e224c2c9
  12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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