Tender

Canterbury District - Place Strategies

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Canterbury City Council is currently in the Tender stage of the contracting process for the provision of "Canterbury District - Place Strategies". This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on development consultancy services, and is located in the UKJ44 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open competition method with significant dates including an end date for tender submissions set for 12:00 on Friday, 23 May 2025, and the contract is expected to commence between June and July 2025. The contract will run until 31 March 2026, unless concluded early under the contract terms. Interested suppliers must engage via the Kent Business Portal to express interest and submit necessary documentation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses to expand their involvement in local government projects, particularly for those specialising in development consultancy services. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on quality, as the award criteria is heavily weighted towards quality over cost at an 80% to 20% ratio respectively. Businesses offering innovative solutions and a strong focus on service quality will find this tender an advantageous opportunity to showcase their expertise to a key local government authority. The contract’s substantial value of £50,000 to £60,000 further underscores its potential for contributing to business growth in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Canterbury District - Place Strategies

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Canterbury District - Place Strategies and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence June / July 2025 and shall continue until 31 March 2026 , unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 23 May 2025 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050761
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016937-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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