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title: "Local Plan Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afd8"
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# Local Plan Consultancy

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afd8

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is actively seeking tenders for a consultancy to develop a Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Ashford Local Plan 2043. This procurement pertains to the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a budget of £60,000, excluding VAT, and is taking place in Ashford, United Kingdom (region UKJ4). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 3rd July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The open competition is conducted under a below-threshold procurement method, allowing for electronic submissions via the Delta eSourcing portal. The contract is slated to begin on 17th August 2026 and conclude by 16th August 2028.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in sustainability appraisals and environmental assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could benefit significantly due to the suitability criteria favouring them. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality, interview performance, and price, offering various avenues for companies to distinguish themselves. Businesses with expertise in environmental and planning consultancy and familiar with the regulatory framework around strategic assessments would be well-placed to participate in this competitive tender.

## Notice

ABC is looking to procure a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to prepare a Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment (SA/SEA) for the emerging Ashford Local Plan 2043 in accordance with legislation, 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:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./4G9FA2BK3D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4G9FA2BK3D

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053824-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| 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

- 8 Jun 2026 at 13:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053824-2026
  8th 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/4G9FA2BK3D
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./4G9FA2BK3D
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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