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Kings Hall - Building Condition and M&E Survey

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, undertaken by Canterbury City Council, focused on the provision of a Building Condition and M&E Survey for Kings Hall in Herne Bay. The contract, falling under the services category specifically related to structural engineering consultancy services, was awarded on 1st August 2025 and is set to remain active until 3rd August 2026. Notably, the procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. This government procurement process has been completed successfully with an award issued to CARRÉ CONSULTANCY LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Cranbrook, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural engineering consultancy and similar services to explore potential growth by aligning with government projects. Such contracts can be particularly appealing to SMEs that offer specialised consultancy services, as they provide not only financial recompense but also the prestige and experience that come with government work. Businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should focus on demonstrating expertise in the relevant industry category and be prepared for procurement processes that may bypass traditional competitive bidding methods, particularly for projects with specialised requirements or below a certain financial threshold.

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Notice Title

Kings Hall - Building Condition and M&E Survey

Notice Description

For the provision of a Building Condition and M&E Survey at Kings Hall, Herne Bay.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047157-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARRÉ CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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