Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
24 June 2026
Published
8 June 2026
Type
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Overview
Carmarthenshire County Council seeks to contract a review of the Ten Towns Programme in Carmarthenshire, assessing delivery and progress against the economic growth plans published for each town in 2020. Following this review, the successful Consultant will be required to update each town’s plan to reflect current priorities and opportunities, supporting the development of sustainable rural market towns for businesses, residents, and visitors.
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Carmarthenshire County Council wants to hire a consultant to review how well their Ten Towns Programme has performed since 2020, then update the economic growth plans for each of the ten towns. The job involves assessing what's been achieved, identifying what's changed, and creating new plans that reflect current priorities for business, residents, and tourism.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for qualifications, experience level, and any professional certifications needed.
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Review the delivery and progress of the Ten Towns Programme against the original 2020 economic growth plans for each town
- Assess current economic conditions and priorities in each of the ten towns
- Update each town's economic growth plan to reflect current opportunities and priorities
- Provide recommendations for sustainable development of rural market towns
- Support towns in becoming more attractive to businesses, residents, and visitors
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a consultancy/advisory contract, not a construction or delivery contract — the buyer wants expertise and analysis, not physical work. Focus on your research, reporting, and planning skills.
- 2Look for the full tender documents to find: the exact scope of each town plan update, the timeline for completing the review and new plans, how many towns are included and their names, and what 'progress against plans' specifically means.
- 3Watch for details on stakeholder engagement — you'll likely need to consult with local businesses, council staff, and community representatives in each town. Check if the council expects you to run workshops or surveys.
- 4Economic growth plans typically cover business support, regeneration, infrastructure, skills, and tourism. Make sure you understand what the 2020 plans said so you know what you're reviewing.
- 5The term 'sustainable rural market towns' suggests environmental and social value may be assessed — be prepared to show how your updated plans support net-zero, local employment, and community wellbeing.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a solo consultant without experience in all ten towns, consider partnering with local economic development specialists or community groups in each area — they can help with stakeholder engagement and local knowledge, making your bid stronger.
- This contract likely involves writing detailed reports and plans. Be clear in your bid about your experience with similar planning documents, case studies of past reviews you've done, and examples of plans you've written that were actually implemented.
- Highlight any existing relationships or familiarity with Carmarthenshire or Welsh rural economies — the council will value consultants who understand the specific context of Welsh market towns and rural challenges.
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Carmarthenshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
8 June 2026
Submission deadline
24 June 2026
Notice type
UK4
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