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KCC-CPFW-0031

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for expanding Northfleet Technology College involves Kent County Council, the buying organisation, utilising a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. This project, titled "KCC-CPFW-0031," falls within the construction industry category and targets a 1FE expansion at the college located in the South East, United Kingdom. Having progressed to the award stage, the contract was awarded on 10th December 2025, with works slated to begin on 16th February 2026 and conclude by 25th June 2027. The tender value is set at GBP 7,321,254.31, encompassing forecasted legal costs for the Deed of Variation related to the site area. Key dates previously included the tender period's conclusion on 23rd September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction works, particularly those adept at managing both new builds and site-specific logistical requirements. The successful supplier, WW Martin, based in Ramsgate, Kent, exemplifies the type of enterprise primed to benefit from such endeavours. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality standalone teaching blocks and handling associated hard and soft FM services will find this contract a noteworthy opportunity for growth in the region. Engaging with tenders like this can enhance firms' portfolios and set the stage for future expansions within educational infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

KCC-CPFW-0031

Notice Description

To complete a 1FE expansion to Northfleet Technology College by Summer 2027. Northfleet Technology College is a PFI school, the site area will be outlined and agreed prior to the works starting place - a Deed of Variation will be in place outlining the Contractors site area. The proposed expansion will consist of a standalone teaching block. The ongoing hard and soft FM services will be the responsibility of the school. Forecast legal costs for the DoV have been included within the total project cost

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b291f762-bfe6-41be-a465-2db5fc028de1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5f98ff-85a0-43f9-aedf-df3061f5493d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,321,254 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,321,254 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 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
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

WW MARTIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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