Award

Architectural Services for Edinburgh House & Ethelbert Road, Deal

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 10:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has awarded a contract for "Architectural Services for Edinburgh House & Ethelbert Road, Deal" with a total value of £22,900. The procurement falls under the "Building consultancy services" category, targeted towards the South East region of the United Kingdom. This process was conducted using a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation (below threshold), and is currently at the Award stage. The contract runs from 14th April 2026 to 31st August 2028. The award was made on 11th December 2025 and was published on 7th May 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in architectural or building consultancy services. Companies capable of offering competitive and innovative architectural solutions will find this contract appealing. Dover District Council, known for its transparent contract awarding process, provides excellent opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises to engage with public sector projects and expand their market presence within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Services for Edinburgh House & Ethelbert Road, Deal

Notice Description

Contract award for Architectural Services for Edinburgh House & Ethelbert Road, Deal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af27336a-d091-4407-8c64-501a1966e560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/331aa0a4-acd1-42c6-9a7f-4a6259d2db5b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
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
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAYLE & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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