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title: "Strategic Flood Risk Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aede"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Strategic Flood Risk Assessment

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aede

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "Strategic Flood Risk Assessment," classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services. This opportunity, located in Ashford, UK, falls under the services category. Potential bidders should note that the procurement stage is currently active, with a tender submission deadline of 30th June 2026, at 10:00 AM BST. The contract is valued at £60,000 gross and is slated to run from 24th August 2026 until 23rd August 2028. Proposals are to be submitted via the Delta eSourcing portal.

The tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to flood risk assessment and strategic environmental planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria, potentially increasing their market presence by partnering with a sub-central government authority. The evaluation for awarding this contract will focus on quality, price, and interview performance, creating opportunities for experienced consultancies to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality assessments aligned with national guidelines and best practices.

## Notice

ABC is looking to procure a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to prepare a Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for Ashford borough in accordance with national policy, relevant national guidance and best practice. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Research-and-development-consultancy-services./8FZB8S84N7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8FZB8S84N7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053394-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 13:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053394-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053394-2026
  5th 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.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8FZB8S84N7
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Research-and-development-consultancy-services./8FZB8S84N7
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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