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Folkestone - Levelling up Fund

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Aug 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Folkestone - Levelling up Fund", aimed at providing archaeological watching brief services for deep excavations. The contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically archaeological services, with location details pointing to Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed, with University College London named as the supplier. Notably, the contract commenced on 27th May 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2026, with potential extensions depending on archaeological findings. The procurement was deemed below threshold and was processed through a specific method indicated as "unknown".

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in archaeological services, particularly those with capabilities in monitoring and managing excavation activities. With a considerable budget allocated for the project and provisions for extension, firms with both the expertise and capacity to adapt to potentially prolonged engagements will be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This engagement can serve as a benchmark for other firms planning to grow their business within public sector archaeological projects.

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Notice Title

Folkestone - Levelling up Fund

Notice Description

Archaeological watching brief for deep excavations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 31 Jul 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

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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