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title: "FHDC Economic Strategy 2026-29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# FHDC Economic Strategy 2026-29

Buyer: THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d2c

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## Summary

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe awarded a contract under the title "FHDC Economic Strategy 2026-29", involving a consultancy agreement to conduct an economic appraisal of the district and develop a strategic action plan. The procurement falls under the industry category of market and economic research, specifically targeting services, and is located in Folkestone, United Kingdom. The process was completed with a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold, resulting in a contract awarded on 5th November 2025 and signed to be completed by 5th March 2026. The awarded supplier, NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS LIMITED, is a large enterprise based in London.

This tender presents growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in economic and market analysis, offering prospects for those capable of delivering comprehensive research and strategic planning. Given the nature of the project, businesses experienced in collaborating with public authorities to shape regional economic policies would be well-suited to compete. Service providers with a proven track record in executing district-wide projects and an understanding of regional economic dynamics will find this contract aligns well with their expertise, potentially leading to further public sector engagements.

## Notice

A consultancy agreement to undertake a comprehensive economic appraisal of the Folkestone & Hythe District and produce a place-based action plan and district wide economic strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012119-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 5 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,017 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012119-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012119-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lichfields.uk
- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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