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title: "Warrington Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e57"
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buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Warrington Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA)

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e57

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of consultancy services aimed at conducting an Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) as part of their new Local Plan. The contract has been awarded under a limited procurement method, specifically below the threshold with limited competition, and falls under the industry category of economic research services. This process, initiated as a tender, was awarded to BE Ltd, with the contract period starting on 13th March 2026 and ending on 25th January 2027. The procurement process, identified by ID DN798123, focuses on services within the region of Warrington, United Kingdom, governed by legal framework reference 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to economic research. As the project involves a detailed assessment to support local government planning, it presents a lucrative chance for consultants equipped with expertise in economic development and local planning policy frameworks. Firms similar to BE Ltd, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), might find the scope of such services align well with their capabilities, forming strategic partnerships to address public authority needs in regional development. The contract's execution could foster business growth through enhanced visibility and collaboration opportunities within the public sector, especially for firms eager to contribute to municipal development initiatives.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council is received written quotations from suitably qualified consultants for the provision of consultancy services to undertake a detailed and robust Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA) to support the Council's new Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039392-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,296 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039392-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039392-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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