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Award

04 Aug 2026 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, completed on 14th July 2026, involved the West Kent Housing Association as the buying organisation. They sought services for an Employer's Agent and Clerk of Works for the School Lane Phase 2 Development, falling under the construction supervision and consultancy industry category. Located in Sevenoaks, Kent (postal code TN13 1AX), this contract was part of a direct award call-off, utilising the National Framework Partnership's Clerk of Works Framework. The procurement was undertaken using a selective method, concluding with a contract start date on 16th July 2026 and an end date on 15th July 2030. The procurement stage recorded here is the award stage, underlining its completion status.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like The Lawson Partnership Limited, that are specialised in construction supervision and consultancy. The framework call-off approach can simplify the bidding process for capable SMEs, eliminating the need for lengthy procedures typically associated with open tenders. This type of contract is ideal for SMEs looking to establish or reinforce their niche in the construction sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within framework agreements. Business entities with expertise in construction supervision services and desire to be involved in long-term projects would find this tender particularly enriching.

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Notice Title

Employers Agent and Clerk of Works for School Lane Phase 2 Development

Notice Description

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded* West Kent require Employer's Agent and Clerk of Works services to their development scheme known as School Lane Phase 2. This will be a direct award call-off from National Framework Partnership's Clerk of Works Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ea879fa-aadc-43d9-9262-8fd10958b5bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a45f506-b72b-4909-9424-8e2a28caf1cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2030 4-5 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
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LAWSON PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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