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SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2022 at 08:27

Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 09:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council seeking to establish a Framework Contract for Independent Cost Consultancy Services. This contract, classified under civil engineering consultancy services, aims to support the Council's Major Capital Programme Team with various highway and transportation projects within England. The procurement method is selective, following a negotiated procedure, and the tender period ended on 8 November 2021. The initial contract period commences from 1 April 2022, lasting 36 months with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The value of the contract is estimated at £4,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in independent cost consultancy services, particularly those with experience in major highway and transportation schemes. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in quality management and relevant accreditation, such as ISO9001 and RICS membership, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth for qualifying firms by establishing long-term contractual relationships with Kent County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the "Council") is looking to procure a single supplier NEC4 Framework Contract for purchase of ad hoc independent cost consultancy services supporting the Council's Major Capital Programme Team (MCPT) with the projects relating to the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. Support will also be required to other teams across the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate for highway and transportation projects and contracts. The required Framework Contract will be used as a basis for purchasing services for individual Work Orders linked to separate works projects as and when required. The Council will place individual Work Orders using the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract. The Council requires new service arrangements from on 1 April 2022. The Initial Contract Period will be 36 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months (via two separate extension periods of 12 month each). The supplier will be required to: (a) have demonstrable suitable experience, competence and capability in providing independent cost consultancy services relating to the construction of major highway and transportation schemes; (b) comply with ISO9001 (Quality Management System) or comparable standards; and (c) be an accredited member of RICS or similar relevant professional organisation. A full specification of requirements will be provided to tenderers as part of the Invitation to Tender stage of this procurement procedure. Please register an interest in this opportunity online (via the Kent Business Portal) to gain automatic access to the 'Call for Competition' documentation, including the Selection Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd128a3a-10bb-451d-9522-4afd24f99295
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f24696e-3f7f-4fda-9ce0-5a98a3a3744b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,085,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
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
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN DADSWELL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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