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title: "Specialist Arts Centre Business Planner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06813a"
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# Specialist Arts Centre Business Planner

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06813a

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Specialist Arts Centre Business Planner". This business consultancy opportunity is part of an initiative to transform the former Ashford Odeon building into a small-scale arts centre. The project falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, and is located in Ashford, United Kingdom (region UKJ45). The procurement is being conducted openly, with interested parties required to submit their tenders through the Delta eSourcing portal by 8th May 2026. The project is valued at £30,000 gross and is scheduled to commence from 26th June 2026 through to 26th January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms and specialists within the arts and cultural sectors who can provide expertise in business planning and market engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a background in business consultancy for arts initiatives are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement process is designed to foster competitive bids, emphasising both quality and price. A dedicated and experienced business planner will be instrumental in turning pre-existing feasibility work into a viable market proposition, ultimately impacting business growth and community engagement in Ashford.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council is commissioning a specialist consultant to turn the feasibility work completed to date for the former Ashford Odeon building into a clear, market ready operator proposition. The commission will be delivered in two phases: (1) plan and manage pre market engagement in conjunction with ABC, and (2) support a compliant procurement process in conjunction with the Council to appoint an operator for the revitalised building as a small scale arts centre. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./Q9VQ2X7876 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q9VQ2X7876

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033381-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 26 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033381-2026
  13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
  Procurement documents can be accessed via the Delta eSourcing portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/Q9VQ2X7876
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./Q9VQ2X7876
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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