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title: "Specialist Procurement Consultant - Leisure Operator Procurement"
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# Specialist Procurement Consultant - Leisure Operator Procurement

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9ddc94c-0673-4a92-bcae-7daf8322ed6f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Specialist Procurement Consultant - Leisure Operator Procurement" is conducted by Ashford Borough Council in collaboration with Ashford Leisure Trust. This initiative falls under the procurement category of consultancy services focused on leisure management, aimed at the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7 July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2017 and run until 31 December 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in procurement consultancy services. Businesses that excel in strategic planning, project management, and operational outsourcing for leisure facilities will find this procurement appealing. Engaging in this process could significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

Ashford Leisure Trust (ALT) in partnership with Ashford Borough Council (ABC) are seeking a suitably qualified consultant to assist in the procurement of outsourcing the leisure management of the leisure facilities within the Borough of Ashford. Additional information: The tender document and Consultant's brief can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57779793-8a3b-463e-8d97-0ef80fb637fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MAX ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2019 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57779793-8a3b-463e-8d97-0ef80fb637fc
- 19 Jun 2017 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3b185d-8505-450f-9269-e9c3323308a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57779793-8a3b-463e-8d97-0ef80fb637fc
  1st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3b185d-8505-450f-9269-e9c3323308a2
  19th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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