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15 Apr 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded the contract for construction consultancy services under the NEC4 Framework to support its Major Capital Programme Team (MCPT). The procurement process, managed through a competitive procedure with negotiation, divides the required consultancy services into multiple lots, including roles such as multi-discipline with and without quantity surveyor duties, project management, supervision, technical advising, and construction design management advising. The contract, commencing on 26th February 2025, will operate for up to four years in the South East region of the United Kingdom with potential extensions, ending on 31st January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy, particularly SMEs, due to the structured lot system which allows for targeted expertise. Companies can leverage the framework's extended operational period to secure long-term contracts and contribute to substantial capital projects undertaken by Kent County Council. The procurement method favours competitive negotiation, enabling skilled consultants to showcase their capabilities and secure roles in significant regional projects.

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Notice Title

SC220177 - Construction Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Construction Consultancy Services under the NEC4 Framework incorporating Professional Short Services Contract (PSSC) and on occasion the Professional Services Contract (PSC) to support the Authorities Major Capital Programme Team (MCPT) with the projects relating to construction. The required independent consultancy services are lotted into the following disciplines and roles: Lot 1 - Multi-discipline (client delegated duties): a. Multi-discipline (client delegated duties) - INCLUDING the role of the quantity surveyor b. Multi-discipline (client delegated duties) - EXCLUDING the role of the quantity surveyor Lot 2 - Project Manager (including client delegated Quantity Surveying duties): a. Project Manager b. Client Delegated QS Duties Lot 3 - Supervisor: Lot 4 - Technical Advisor: Lot 5 - Construction Design Management Advisor The framework will operate for up to four years (with an optional up to 1+1-year extension) with no guarantee of any works being awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7f9f272-4055-45f5-baa5-03130ffc3899
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368b4a1b-fdfb-4d35-b371-40f8f3611442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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
13
Supplier Names

Atkins

Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd

Carré Consultancy Limited

Consult Construct Ltd

Baily Garner LLP

Betteridge & Milsom

Kent Construction Consultants Limited

McComb Partnership Ltd

Martin Arnold Limited

Pellings LLP

MA Cost Consulting Limited

Hollis Global Limited

Playle & Partners LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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