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The Leigh Academy - 2FE Expansion

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2025 at 12:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the expansion of The Leigh Academy to Kier Construction Limited. This project falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 10th June 2024 and conclude on 8th April 2025. The tender process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total value of £706,475 in GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th May 2024 and the award date on 9th October 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in a substantial construction and inspection project in the South East of England. The awarded contract to Kier Construction Limited indicates the potential for collaboration and sub-contracting ventures with smaller enterprises that can contribute to the expansion project. Companies within the architectural and engineering sectors, as well as those specialising in construction and project management, would be well-suited to compete and thrive in this procurement opportunity, fostering business growth through strategic alliances and operational excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Leigh Academy - 2FE Expansion

Notice Description

The Leigh Academy - 2FE Expansion - Kier Construction - PSC Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eec8d70e-e1d3-49e6-90dd-87afaf3eae87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2aebe04-5efc-4b41-a82f-65514cc42319
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£706,475 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£706,475 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 8 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jake Huggett
Contact Email
jake.huggett@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

KIER CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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