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Folkestone Seafront Planning Application Review

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2025 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the tender process for the "Folkestone Seafront Planning Application Review," categorized under technical services (CPV: 71356000). The procurement, valued at £29,310, was awarded through a non-standard procurement method. Key dates include the tender end date of 17th October 2024, followed by the contract period from 1st November 2024 to 30th April 2025. The location for delivery is within England, United Kingdom. The award phase was finalized on 24th October 2024, with the official contract notice published on 12th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical services, specifically those with expertise in planning application reviews. Companies that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this contract. This procurement could enhance business portfolios and provide exposure to future public-sector projects. The awarded contractor, Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners, is an example of an SME that successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to grow through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Folkestone Seafront Planning Application Review

Notice Description

Folkestone Seafront Planning Application Review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c67ab2d2-5dd5-476f-bc29-6ecc7c89757f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c55a5e-5e58-4896-a05d-8eb16f04f7ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,310 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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
Ade Agboola
Contact Email
ade.agboola@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853377

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATHANIEL LICHFIELD AND PARTNERS

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