Tender

Employers Agent for Park Avenue, Deal

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Employer's Agent for Park Avenue, Deal" project. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development services and consultancy, with the project situated in the South East of England. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 24th July 2025 at 12:00 hrs. The procurement method being utilised is open below threshold competition, with interested parties required to submit their documents via the Kent Business Portal. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2025, running until the end of a 12-month defects period post-handover of the final property.

Businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in acting as Employer's Agents, are ideally suited to tap into this opportunity. Given the contract's value of approximately £36,000 and its emphasis on balancing quality and cost (with a 50% assessment ratio), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly. The project provides a chance for firms to expand their portfolio by securing a public sector engagement, potentially leading to further opportunities within the council's future projects.

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Notice Title

Employers Agent for Park Avenue, Deal

Notice Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Consultant for the provision of Employer's Agent for new site in Park Ave Deal. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st September 2025 and will continue until completion of a 12-month defects period after handover of the last property. Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk . Completed Response Documents are to be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12.00 hrs on the 24th July 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035418-2025
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
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
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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