Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS)

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Estimated value

£25k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

04 Jun 2026

Deadline 29 Jun 2026

Description

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. 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./963G7Z2DP8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/963G7Z2DP8

Scope

Reference
ASH/26/006
Total value
£25,000 excluding VAT
£30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
04 Aug 2026 to 05 Dec 2026
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79400000
Contract locations
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality70.00%
Priceprice20.00%
Interviewquality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
29 Jun 2026, 9:00 am
Submission address
Tenders to be submitted via the Delta eSourcing portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition