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title: "Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad07"
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# Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS)

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad07

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council recently completed the award process for its tender concerning the Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS), aimed at supporting the council's Local Plan through 2042. This procurement, managed through an open competition under the category of business and management consultancy services, concluded with the contract being awarded to Iceni Projects Limited. The contract period runs from 30th July 2026 to 30th November 2026, with a contract value of £48,858.75. This procurement process was vital in providing Ashford with a comprehensive evidence base to support future policy recommendations across various economic sectors.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those experienced in economic development studies and strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in business consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete, as the process was open and below threshold, designed to attract a variety of bidders. Participation in opportunities like this can enhance a company's portfolio, potentially leading to further regional and economic consultancy projects, especially within the public sector. Businesses prepared to deliver high-quality proposals can capitalise on such prospects to expand their influence in the government consultancy market.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to appoint a suitably qualified consultant team to prepare an integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS) to support Ashford Borough Council's emerging Local Plan to 2042. The EDNS will provide a robust, comprehensive and legally compliant evidence base across employment, retail and leisure (including town centre needs), and the rural economy, translating findings into policy-ready recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072355-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,858 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICENI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072355-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052603-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072355-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052603-2026
  4th June 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.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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