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Award

28 Jul 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has completed the procurement process for Clerk of Works services, titled "Calfordseaden CoW services for Cockleshell Walk." This process falls under the construction supervision services category and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified by ID A1298, concluded with an award made on 6th July 2026, and the contract will commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 1st March 2028. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, involving a total value of £45,420.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction supervision services, particularly those capable of engaging in frameworks. Although the process was not particularly targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like Calford Seaden, which was awarded the contract, may find similar opportunities for future business growth. The strategic engagement by Swale Borough Council in this procurement highlights a focused demand for specialised construction management and oversight services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Calfordseaden CoW services for Cockleshell Walk

Notice Description

Clerk of Works services Additional information: Procured through the National Framework Partnership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c41ea49d-cc37-46ba-a22b-1d36c9ef5ff8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd15eb5-a931-4161-ab50-f0d6baaecb4d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71520000 - Construction supervision services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALFORD SEADEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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