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The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2024 at 08:15

Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services" under the category of Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services (CPV 71600000). The contract, valued at £440,000 and awarded on 22nd October 2024, will involve providing onsite inspection-audits, quality assurance, and compliance consultancy services. This includes supporting technical and operational contract management in key compliance areas such as servicing, testing, maintenance, and new installations. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the primary location for these services is in the UKJ44 region, specifically in Folkestone.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in technical consultancy and compliance services. The open procurement method employed suggests a competitive landscape, favouring businesses that can demonstrate high quality and cost-effective solutions, as evidenced by the 70% quality and 30% price award criteria. Companies with expertise in technical auditing, compliance management, and operational support are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, particularly those focusing on technical and operational contract management in compliance-critical sectors.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The council is seeking to appoint a Technical Services Consultant (TSC) to provide onsite inspection-audits, quality assurance and compliance consultancy services for the agreed workstream. This may include both technical and operational contract management support in key compliance areas such as servicing, testing, maintenance and new installations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council is seeking to appoint a Technical Services Consultant (TSC) to provide onsite inspection-audits, quality assurance and compliance consultancy services for the agreed workstream. This may include both technical and operational contract management support in key compliance areas such as servicing, testing, maintenance and new installations.

Renewal: Option to extend for additional two periods of up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04919c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038834-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Ade Agboola
Contact Email
ade.agboola@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853377

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAS ADVISORY SERVICES

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