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title: "Canterbury District - Place Strategies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050761"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
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# Canterbury District - Place Strategies

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050761

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## Summary

The Canterbury City Council is currently in the Tender stage of the contracting process for the provision of "Canterbury District - Place Strategies". This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on development consultancy services, and is located in the UKJ44 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open competition method with significant dates including an end date for tender submissions set for 12:00 on Friday, 23 May 2025, and the contract is expected to commence between June and July 2025. The contract will run until 31 March 2026, unless concluded early under the contract terms. Interested suppliers must engage via the Kent Business Portal to express interest and submit necessary documentation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses to expand their involvement in local government projects, particularly for those specialising in development consultancy services. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on quality, as the award criteria is heavily weighted towards quality over cost at an 80% to 20% ratio respectively. Businesses offering innovative solutions and a strong focus on service quality will find this tender an advantageous opportunity to showcase their expertise to a key local government authority. The contract’s substantial value of £50,000 to £60,000 further underscores its potential for contributing to business growth in the region.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Canterbury District - Place Strategies and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence June / July 2025 and shall continue until 31 March 2026 , unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 23 May 2025 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 09:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2025
  25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.canterbury.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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