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Whitfield Aspen School - Management of Defects/Latent Defects

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Aug 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the management of defects and latent defects at Whitfield Aspen School, located in the UK region of UKJ. The tender, classified under the Works category, fell within a construction consultancy services framework agreement specifically for infrastructure. Initiated under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, the procurement process was conducted using a below-threshold method. The contract was awarded to Betteridge & Milsom, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), and is set to run from 8th May 2025 to 9th September 2026, with a possible extension until the end of December 2026 in the event of unforeseen delays.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in construction project management and consulting, particularly those that specialise in managing building defects. Companies that have prior experience with framework agreements and are capable of handling below-threshold procurement can benefit from engaging with such public contracts. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the public authority sector, given the involvement of a sub-central government entity like Kent County Council. As the contract has a renewal option, it offers a potential for sustained engagement and business growth.

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Notice Title

Whitfield Aspen School - Management of Defects/Latent Defects

Notice Description

Project Management of remediation of Whitfield Aspen School - Management of Defects/Latent Defects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058992
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049416-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£53,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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

BETTERIDGE & MILSOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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