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Place Panel and Specialist Enabling Support (LPA) 2024-26

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

20 May 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Place Panel and Specialist Enabling Support (LPA) 2024-26" project was conducted by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, located in Folkestone, England. This tender focused on providing urban planning and landscape architectural services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct award method, with an award valued at £60,000 granted to Frame Projects. The tender, now in the award stage, has completed its process with the operation running from 14th September 2024 to 13th September 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture, particularly those capable of offering multi-disciplinary support for innovative place-making. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this project, firms with a strong track record in enabling sustainable community developments would find such tenders beneficial for business growth. The direct award process indicates a strategic partnership focused on quality and expertise, favouring businesses that can provide high-calibre, bespoke services.

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Notice Title

Place Panel and Specialist Enabling Support (LPA) 2024-26

Notice Description

Provision of Place Panel and Specialist Enabling Support with a greater emphasis on enabling & multi-disciplinary support to provide information to support innovative, sustainable and high quality place making that meets the needs and considers the future demands of the communities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a4287ea-525e-47d9-9c10-eeda0147fedd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c20d84-ea35-4465-8887-9565e474e506
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAME PROJECTS

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