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Whitstable Heights - Allotments

Canterbury City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

06 Nov 2025 at 15:10

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

08 Aug 2025 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Canterbury City Council focused on the provision of allotments at Whitstable Heights, categorised under engineering works and construction. This procurement, rooted in a below-threshold, limited competition method, was completed by the contracted supplier, Ovenden Allworks Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Canterbury. Key dates include the contract start on 22nd July 2025 and its conclusion on 31st October 2025. Despite the contract's termination being recorded on 6th November 2025, the process reflected robust planning and execution within the intended timelines.

This tender presents growth opportunities predominantly for SMEs specialising in construction and engineering, specifically in developing and managing allotment sites. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality infrastructure within a competitive and efficient timeframe are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participating in similar projects allows companies to enhance their portfolios, establish relationships with governmental bodies, and increase their visibility in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whitstable Heights - Allotments

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Whitstable Height Allotments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071707-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,483 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Canterbury City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVENDEN ALLWORKS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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