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Headcorn Primary school - Care suite creation

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the creation of a care suite at Headcorn Primary School in Ashford. This project falls under the construction work industry category, with a focus on works. The procurement was initiated via a tender process, with details aligning with UK legal standards. The contract was signed on 21 July 2025 and is set to conclude by 1 October 2025. The contracting authority's location is Maidstone, Kent, UK, and the procurement method was classified as below threshold with unknown specifics. The contract value amounts to £60,644.78, excluding VAT.

This tender presents growth opportunities for construction businesses specialising in small-scale facility installations, particularly those classified as SMEs. With the supplier awarded being G A Harper Limited, located in Dartford, Kent, similar regional businesses involved in construction works could benefit from participating in such local government projects. Given the nature of the project, it is particularly suitable for firms with expertise in educational facility upgrades and installations, offering both a chance to strengthen local community ties and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Headcorn Primary school - Care suite creation

Notice Description

Site/premise- Headcorn Primary School, Ashford. Works - care suite installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058199
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046157-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£60,644 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 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

G A HARPER LIMITED#CIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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