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Southwood Centre - Fencing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 07:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, involved a tender titled "Southwood Centre - Fencing," focusing on the erection of fencing for the Enterprise Learning Alliance. Categorised under the "works" industry, this procurement was conducted as a "below threshold" process with the procurement stage marked as "award" and "contract." The location for the project falls within the region of Kent, United Kingdom, specifically covering regions UKJ44 and UKJ45. Key dates include the active status of the award on 8th August 2025, with the contract period being executed on 12th June 2025. The procurement was governed by the UK legal framework "2023/54," ensuring compliance with national regulations.

This tender has been a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in fencing and related works. J T Contracting Services Ltd, classified as an SME, secured the contract. This highlights the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in such public sector projects, promoting business growth and presence in the industry. Businesses with expertise in fencing installation or similar services would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially if they aim to enhance their portfolio with public authority projects. The contract value, totalling £35,287.20, demonstrates a viable financial incentive for businesses looking to expand their operations and client base through public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southwood Centre - Fencing

Notice Description

Enterprise Learning Alliance - Supply and erect fencing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047113-2025
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

45342000 - Erection of fencing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,406 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

J T CONTRACTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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