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Dover Discovery Centre - Gleeds - Cost Consultant

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dover Discovery Centre - Gleeds - Cost Consultant" was overseen by Kent County Council, the contracting authority based in Maidstone, England. This contract, valued at £79,155, falls under the construction consultancy services category and was specifically for post-contract cost management services. The procurement adhered to a direct method via a single tender action, classified as below threshold. It commenced with a tender period that ended on 1st February 2024, with the contract starting on 2nd February 2024 and running through to 30th December 2024. The award was activated on 9th February 2024. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 28th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the construction consultancy industry. With a focus on cost management post-contract, this contract is well-suited for construction consultancy firms with a strong portfolio in managing large-scale projects. Given the direct procurement method, small and medium enterprises also had the opportunity to partake, opening doors for those aiming to strengthen their expertise or reputation in public sector collaborations. The fact that Gleeds Cost Management Limited, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract illustrates the potential competitiveness and prestige associated with this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Dover Discovery Centre - Gleeds - Cost Consultant

Notice Description

Dover Discovery Centre - Cost Consultant - Post Contract Cost Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ce9a662-5cf6-48b2-9513-c39ca12c576c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ec80a2-935a-4dad-bfd6-46f61961fc02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,155 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,155 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2024 - 30 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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