Award

Employer's Agent - Acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has completed the award of a contract for building consultancy services in the acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows, located in the South East of England. This procurement process, conducted under a limited, competitive quotation method below threshold, entered the award stage with the contract awarded to Martello Building Consultancy. The tender, initially closing on 29 April 2025, has a contract period from 20 May 2025 to 1 February 2028, offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the building consultancy sector.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for small-sized building consultancy firms to expand their portfolio by engaging with local government projects. Companies adept in consultancy services for property acquisitions can leverage their expertise in this sector to support and streamline Council operations. Given the project's focus on property acquisition, firms with strategic local knowledge and a robust ability to manage related consultancy services will find themselves well-placed to compete and benefit from the prolonged contract period spanning nearly three years.

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Notice Title

Employer's Agent - Acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows

Notice Description

Contract award for Employer's Agent - Acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24b5603-f2ef-4011-a9a1-0640d1a60c93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 2-3 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARTELLO BUILDING CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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