---
title: "Community Governance Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066db4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Community Governance Review

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066db4

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council has completed the procurement process for a consultancy service titled "Community Governance Review," aimed at exploring governance structures in the unparished areas of Canterbury, with potential expansion to include Herne Bay and Whitstable. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically Development consultancy services. This award follows a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and was finalised on 18 March 2026. The contract began on 6 February 2026, with an active status planned until 31 March 2027, and has potential for renewal depending on future funding. Canterbury City Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, seeks innovative approaches to improve community governance arrangements.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in community development and electoral processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the Association of Electoral Administrators, the successful supplier, have an advantageous position due to their agility and expertise in the electoral domain. Such consultancies can leverage their capabilities to deliver valuable insights and strategic recommendations for local governance improvements, fostering enhanced civic engagement and more efficient administration. Businesses with experience in similar reviews within the UK regions are naturally suited to compete for future opportunities tied to this contract.

## Notice

The Council requires support by a consultant to undertake a Community Governance Review for the unparished areas of Canterbury and potentially Herne Bay and Whitstable as specifically detailed in the Specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATION OF ELECTORAL ADMINSTRATORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024651-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024651-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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