Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3a-e207-703a-a6a5-8867fbb05c70/project-ultra-fast-broadband-evidence-base-representation-at-examination-in awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Project: Ultra-fast Broadband - Evidence base, representation at Examination in Public and creation of Supplementary Planning Document for the Policy EMP6 Promotion of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) in Ashford's Local Plan. [Ashford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashford-borough-council) Estimated value £50,000 Published 26 Jan 2018 Deadline Closed 15 Feb 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Ashford Borough Council are looking to appoint a consultant to represent their position at Examination in Public (EIP) by the Planning Inspectorate and provide an evidence base to justify a new policy in the Local Plan compelling developers to deliver Fibre to the Premise (FTTP). This is a two stage project with a time critical element with the first stage to be complete by April 2018, ready to be presented as evidence. This evidence base will provide the foundation to the second stage of the project, developing Supplementary Planning Documents should the policy be deemed sound at examination. The successful consultant will be expected to support the position of the council and present compelling evidence at EIP supporting the aims and objectives of the Council. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal ## CPV classification Telecommunication consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4fb81f79-35aa-4865-925a-13a5cecba664) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ashford Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashford-borough-council) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering)