Tender

Support the Management of Strategic Developments

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 12:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has initiated an open procurement process to select a supplier for the project titled "Support the Management of Strategic Developments" under the industry category of architectural, engineering and planning services (CPV 71240000). The tender is associated with the region UKJ4 in the United Kingdom and is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline for expressions of interest through the Kent Business Portal is set for 12:00 on Friday, 30th May 2025. The contract period begins in June/July 2025 and lasts for two years, with the council seeking to award the contract based on a quality-to-cost assessment ratio of 70:30.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those skilled in providing strategic development management services. Given the contract's focus on quality and advantageous financial performance, businesses capable of delivering high-value engineering, architectural, or planning services would be well-positioned to compete. With an estimated gross value of £170,000, the contract offers both financial growth and the potential to establish a long-term working relationship with a key local government entity. Businesses are encouraged to register on the Kent Business Portal to express interest and gain access to the tender documents required for submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support the Management of Strategic Developments

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier to Support the Management of Strategic Developments and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence June / July 2025 and will continue for a period of 2 years (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 30 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-050926
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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