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Engineering & Design Support

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for "Engineering & Design Support," aimed at delivering ongoing engineering and design services for various KCC projects in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, conducted under a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls within the services industry category focusing on engineering services with a CPV code of 71300000. The tender process concluded on 13th March 2026, and the contract period began on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. As of 5th May 2026, the award status is active, with a contract value of £840,000 awarded to Amey OW Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in engineering and design services, particularly those with expertise suitable for substantial long-term projects. Companies equipped with the necessary capabilities to deliver specialised engineering support will find potential for significant business growth by engaging in similar contracts with public sector bodies. However, this particular procurement was not deemed specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference or need for larger organisations with an established presence and capability to fulfil the contract requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Engineering & Design Support

Notice Description

Provision of named individuals to deliver ongoing engineering and design support for KCC projects, including specialist expertise as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db3a9e0c-79a3-42a6-a73f-456b783ac893
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0694e1f2-bda7-42e5-b4ee-3890f14ae059
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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

AMEY OW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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