Ashford Integrated Economic Development Needs Study (EDNS)

Ashford Borough Council

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the urban development and housing and finance and banking sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 25,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 29, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the urban development and housing sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 052603-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ashford Borough Council

Ashford Borough Council has issued 44 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 32 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ashford Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £25,000 - £25,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 052603-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 29, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.