Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce7-9762-7268-b768-a368b9171ef8/consultant-for-folkestone-town-centre-operating-model-and-market-strategy-luf awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultant for Folkestone Town Centre Operating Model and Market Strategy (LUF) [Folkestone and Hythe District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/folkestone-and-hythe-district-council) Estimated value £45,000 to £65,000 Published 12 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 5 Oct 2023 ## 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 Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable consultant to lead on developing an operating model for the town centre and Market Improvement Programme alongside the highway and public realm interventions and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. \\r \\r Folkestone and Hythe District Council as part of the 'Folkestone A brighter future' Levelling Up Fund project (LUF) seeks to appoint a retail town centre consultancy with experience in delivering the following keys softer aspects of the project:\\r • Develop and deliver Market Improvement Plan;\\r • Creation of an event management strategy to animate and create revenue generating opportunities for key zones within the LUF project area; and\\r • Creation and running of a test space/lab as part of the old Debenhams (Folca) refurbishment.\\r \\r The brief at Appendix A will outline in more detail all the key deliverables. The consultant must be able to demonstrate a successful outcome of similar projects delivered which delivered long lasting change.\\r \\r The contract is anticipated to start the week commencing 23 October 2023 and continue for a period of 17 months to 31 March 2025 (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months).\\r \\r Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal ([kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)) and search current opportunities for DN689333. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Quote Response Document" via the portal. Read full description ## CPV classification Market research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/821331df-c376-4bec-b2b6-0564e0f929cf) 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. 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