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Elm school - Drainage works

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Aug 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Kent County Council for the project titled "Elm school - Drainage works," focusing on drainage improvements at Elm School in Dover. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically below threshold with limited competition, and has reached the award and contract stages as of 1st August 2025. The process involves construction work, with the award having been given to Camier Groundwork LTD#CIS. Key dates include the contract period from 25th July 2025 to 1st October 2025. The procurement is classified under the public authority - sub-central government. The wide-ranging delivery locales across regions such as UKC and UKJ indicate significant geographical coverage within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry that specialise in drainage and groundworks. SMEs, in particular, may benefit as the awarded supplier, Camier Groundwork LTD#CIS, is a small to medium enterprise, illustrating the potential for similar-sized entities to compete successfully in such contracts. Firms with expertise in executing projects within educational settings and those capable of delivering across multiple UK regions would find this type of tender particularly lucrative for enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Elm school - Drainage works

Notice Description

Site/premise- Elm School, Dover. Works- Drainage Improvement works. PM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045087-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,895 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMIER GROUNDWORK LTD#CIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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