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title: "Viability Advice on planning issues"
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# Viability Advice on planning issues

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c146473c-dd97-4ca7-a5e2-29d17e2f6029

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to refresh its standing arrangement for "Viability Advice on planning issues." This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically consulting, with a contract value of £40,000. The procurement method is open, allowing wider participation. The tender period concluded on 16 June 2017, and the resulting contract runs from 31 July 2017 until 30 July 2021. The consultancy services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, where the council is located at Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consulting services related to planning applications and policy issues, especially those with expertise in financial viability assessment. Businesses capable of responding flexibly to varying workloads and timelines could benefit from this contract, helping to strengthen their foothold in the competitive consulting market. Engaging in such public procurement can serve as a valuable stepping stone for SMEs to expand their portfolio and reputation in the sector.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council is seeking to refresh its standing arrangement for advice on planning applications and planning policy issues where financial viability needs to be considered. The volume and scope of the work is unpredictable - a rough annual average suggests in the order of 10-20 days a year and the consultant will need to be able to respond flexibly to timescales set by the client. Additional information: Brief and further information can be accessed and downloaded from the KBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48150533-830e-43a5-b335-b11349cd2b6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BESPOKE PROPERTY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48150533-830e-43a5-b335-b11349cd2b6a
- 26 May 2017 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98dae14e-c116-4c7c-8dfb-2bde9096acd5
- 19 May 2017 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98dae14e-c116-4c7c-8dfb-2bde9096acd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48150533-830e-43a5-b335-b11349cd2b6a
  22nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98dae14e-c116-4c7c-8dfb-2bde9096acd5
  26th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  South East Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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