Lot 1
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AwardedFind a Tender · award
Local Plan Consultancy
Buyer: Ashford Borough Council →
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BuyerAshford Borough Council
StatusAwarded
Deadline3 Jul 2026
Value£60,000
Published19 Aug 2026
What is being bought
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.
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Awards
1
Statusactive
SupplierAECOM Ltd
Contracts
1
Statusactive
Value£54,300
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|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 079160-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Wed Aug 19 2026 15:12:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053824-2026 |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 1 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | award, contract | 079160-2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | tender | 053824-2026 |
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