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Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Dartford Borough Council concluded with AECOM LIMITED being awarded a contract for the "Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026". The procurement involved design consultancy services classified under CPV code 79415200, focusing on addressing parking pressures in Dartford town centre, South East, England. The contract, valued at £144,849.50, operates under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was announced on 23 February 2026, following the conclusion of the tender period on 2 February 2026. The contract period extends from 23 March 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in urban planning and transport strategies. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are pre-qualified or part of relevant frameworks would be well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, given the specified suitability criteria, and does not favour VCSE entities. Companies with a strategic interest in urban development or transport management can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint in the local government sector.

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Notice Title

Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026

Notice Description

Dartford Town Centre Parking Study in order to address parking pressures on streets around Dartford town centre. This is due to commuter car parking as well as other pressures for on-street parking from new development, construction activities and attractions within the Town Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edd2f469-c6e3-4cf4-8ab5-247b9e173f1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e72f5a-6343-4b73-b7cd-48d72855460a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,849 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,849 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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