Award

Blean Primary School single storey new build classroom block

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 15:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the construction of a single-storey new classroom block, which includes a music room at Blean Primary School, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This project, classified under Building Construction Work (CPV code 45210000), followed a competitive quotation method below the threshold. The tender period ended on 7th November 2024, and the contract period is set from 3rd March 2025 to 1st September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 789,483.44, was announced on 4th March 2025.

This tender creates excellent business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector. G. A. Harper Ltd, an SME, was awarded the contract, showcasing that businesses of similar scale could be well-suited to compete for future tenders by Kent County Council. The competitive quotation method employed in this procurement indicates a favourable environment for smaller firms to secure public contracts by demonstrating their cost-effectiveness and expertise in building construction works.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Blean Primary School single storey new build classroom block

Notice Description

Construction of a traditional built single storey teaching block including music room and the demolition of existing old Music Room

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-752f1b38-faa3-4249-b015-211cf3031a77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3f559b-16a0-4e4f-9d88-129904f9c230
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£789,483 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£789,483 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

G. A. HARPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-752f1b38-faa3-4249-b015-211cf3031a77-2025-03-04T15:08:40Z",
    "date": "2025-03-04T15:08:40Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-752f1b38-faa3-4249-b015-211cf3031a77",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Blean Primary School single storey new build classroom block",
        "title": "Blean Primary School single storey new build classroom block",
        "description": "Construction of a traditional built single storey teaching block including music room and the demolition of existing old Music Room",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "45210000",
            "description": "Building construction work"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 789483.44,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-07T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-03-03T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2025-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XjVA96JU",
            "name": "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XjVA96JU"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "County Hall",
                "locality": "MAIDSTONE",
                "postalCode": "ME141XQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Debbie Saunders",
                "email": "Debbie.saunders@kent.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03865094",
            "name": "G. A. Harper Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "G. A. Harper Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03865094"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Gwynfa House 677 Princes Road Dartford Kent DA2 6EF"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/XjVA96JU",
        "name": "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-752f1b38-faa3-4249-b015-211cf3031a77-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-01-27T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-03-04T15:08:40Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 789483.44,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03865094",
                    "name": "G. A. Harper Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-03-03T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3f559b-16a0-4e4f-9d88-129904f9c230",
                    "datePublished": "2025-03-04T15:08:40Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}