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Acquisition and processing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Aug 2025 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Acquisition and processing" within the services category, specifically focusing on data-processing services. This procurement involved acquiring and processing LiDAR and Photographic data for the Whose Hoo project. The contract, awarded to Bluesky International Limited, concerns services delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom (region code: UKJ) and spans from 2nd July 2025 to 30th June 2026, with a gross contract value of £29,999. The procurement was managed under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, and the award was registered as complete on 18th August 2025. The key legal framework for this contract is based on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislative criteria.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the data-processing and geospatial industries, to engage with future projects of a similar nature. SMEs with expertise in data acquisition and processing technologies, particularly those capable of providing services such as LiDAR and imagery analysis, would find this contract type align with their capabilities. Businesses located within or capable of operating effectively in the UK’s South East region may benefit by capitalising on their proximity to Kent County Council, allowing for efficient service delivery. This procurement highlights the potential for growth in data-centric and location-specific services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Acquisition and processing

Notice Description

Acquisition and processing of LiDAR and Photographic data for the Whose Hoo project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05898f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049412-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 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
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

BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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