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RDC Blackfriars Independent Monitoring Service

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 May 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council has concluded the procurement process for the "RDC Blackfriars Independent Monitoring Service" contract. This project involves the services of a Lenders Independent Monitoring Surveyor to oversee the Blackfriars development. The procurement process, classified under building surveying services, was conducted using a below-threshold method. The contract was awarded to PLAYLE & PARTNERS LLP, a UK-based company, with operations centred in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage as of 9th May 2025, with the contract active since 28th April 2025, and spanning until 31st August 2027, potentially extendable by seven months.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like PLAYLE & PARTNERS LLP. Companies that provide expert independent monitoring services or have experience working with public authorities in the development sector would find this procurement process an ideal opportunity for business growth. The role of monitoring a major development project for a sub-central government authority not only provides substantial financial gain but also enhances the business's portfolio and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

RDC Blackfriars Independent Monitoring Service

Notice Description

Lenders Independent Monitoring Surveyor to monitor and administer the Blackfriars development on behalf of RDC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fe2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rother.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAYLE & PARTNERS

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