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Employers Agent and Project Management Services - Kent Wool Growers

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process under the title "Employers Agent and Project Management Services - Kent Wool Growers." The procurement falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is situated in Ashford, England, specified with the postal code TN23 1HU. The contract, valued at £308,000, was finalised with Calford Seaden and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Covering a period from 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2030, this procurement provides comprehensive project management services and its award was published on 5th September 2025.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in project management consultancy, particularly those capable of engaging in long-term partnerships. It is well-suited for SMEs, considering the framework allows for selective procurement, enabling a targeted approach to supplier selection. Companies with a focus on project management in the public or infrastructure sectors will find this contract has the potential to enhance their portfolio and bolster growth prospects through government engagements. The established schedule and funding ensure a stable environment for delivering strategic consultancy services over a five-year period.

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Notice Title

Employers Agent and Project Management Services - Kent Wool Growers

Notice Description

Call-off contract awarded via framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2df5978-d008-46df-8fb2-13a265dad880
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9ba0fb-cb94-442b-8407-86305f579956
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALFORD SEADEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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