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SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2022 at 08:41

Tender

12 Oct 2021 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has initiated a tender process for "SC21055 – Independent Cost Consultancy Services," aimed at procuring services in the civil engineering consultancy sector. This procurement, which is currently active, is classified under the main category of services and will be run through a selective method involving competitive negotiations. The project primarily supports the authority’s Major Capital Programme Team with various projects related to highway and transportation schemes across Kent. Key dates include a submission deadline set for 8 November 2021, with a contract period of up to five years, including a potential renewal option of 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy, particularly those experienced in providing independent cost consultancy services for large-scale construction projects. Companies capable of delivering quality cost management, quantity surveying, and risk management are well-suited for competition. The contract also emphasises the need for adherence to ISO9001 standards and affiliation with recognised professional organisations, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs and larger firms looking to expand their services within the public sector framework in Kent.

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Notice Title

SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Single supplier NEC4 Framework Contract for purchase of ad hoc independent cost consultancy services supporting Kent County Council's Major Capital Programme Team (MCPT) with the projects relating to the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. Support will also be required to other teams across the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate for highway and transportation projects and contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Se Section II.1.4. (Short description) above.

Renewal: The Council requires new service arrangements from on 1 April 2022. The Initial Contract Period will be 36 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months (via two separate extension periods of 12 month each). Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: The framework will operate for up to five years with no guarantee of any services being awarded. Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years is that the Council recognises the vast investment in technical resources, retainment, supply chains, and social value required to operate this framework within the county of Kent. An initial term of 36 months will only be extended by up to a maximum of 24 months (60 months in total) on successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Framework Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eae3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009838-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,085,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Soames
Contact Email
victoria.soames@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000419370

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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ALLEN DADSWELL PARTNERSHIP

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