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SHQ Project

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, operating from County Hall, Maidstone, England, has completed the procurement process for the SHQ Project under the tender ID KCC-CPFW-0044. This project falls within the construction work industry category, with activities to be carried out in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 30 December 2024 to WW Martin Ltd, valued at £564,353.26. The contract period spans from 13 January 2025 to 1 August 2025, having completed its tender stage which concluded on 31 May 2024.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for large companies with capabilities in construction and design, as it is underpinned by significant funds and aligned with professional services of RIBA Stage 0-4 design and surveys. Though the suitability criteria of the tender did not specifically focus on SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms such as WW Martin Ltd, with their extensive resources and experience, are well-poised to leverage such opportunities for scalability and regional market influence. Businesses looking to engage with Kent County Council could see enhanced presence and potential for further contracts within similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

SHQ Project

Notice Description

To appoint WW Martin via the KCC Construction Partnership Framework under an NEC4 Professional Services Contract, to undertake the required RIBA Stage 0-4 design and surveys for Invicta House Programme of works associated with SHQ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eca648e6-b5d2-4916-9afa-dfc8d609586d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc6801d-4d5e-499b-8a38-5ab0ba06f745
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£564,353 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£564,353 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 1 Aug 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jo Taylor
Contact Email
joanne.taylor@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WW MARTIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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