Award

SC24004 - Folkestone - 'A Brighter Future' Levelling Up Fund Scheme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2025 at 10:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, the largest local authority in England, has completed the awarding stage of the procurement process for the "Folkestone - 'A Brighter Future' Levelling Up Fund Scheme". This project aims to revitalise Folkestone's town centre by enhancing infrastructure to promote active travel and community pride. The procurement falls under the construction industry category with a budget of £12,805,231.62 and will occur in England, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 17th February 2025 to 18th October 2026. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure, and the awarded contract was published on 30th April 2025, following an award date of 15th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, especially those capable of executing public realm improvements such as highway modifications, drainage, and street lighting enhancements. SMEs will find this opportunity particularly suitable, as indicated by the project's suitability criteria, though it is not geared towards VCSEs. The awarded contract was secured by Jackson Civil Engineering Limited, a large-scale supplier, reflecting the potential scale and complexity of the work. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in large urban infrastructure projects will find this tender a considerable opportunity for business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC24004 - Folkestone - 'A Brighter Future' Levelling Up Fund Scheme

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.6m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, 12 district councils, and 289 parish/town councils. These works are being commissioned on behalf of the Growth, Environment and Transport directorate. The "Folkestone - A Brighter Future" scheme seeks to 'level up' Folkestone's town centre by supporting active travel, creating a high-quality environment that supports civic pride and reverses years of disparity in investment by transforming the fortunes of the towns primary retail areas. The scheme involves public realm improvements which will involve alterations to the existing highways, drainage networks, street lighting and landscaping.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-194f2c65-2b02-4e58-bca2-e405f01d4716
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2279370e-f04c-4513-a2b1-04a822529a1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,805,231 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,805,231 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 18 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cameron Croucher
Contact Email
cameron.croucher@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000411901

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACKSON CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

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