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LUF - Provision of Clerk of Works Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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22 Aug 2025 at 08:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government authority, has completed the procurement stage for the "LUF - Provision of Clerk of Works Services." The procurement process involved limited competition and services were sought in the category of construction consultancy. The project is located in Canterbury, UK, with the contract commencing from 14 August 2025 and concluding by 31 March 2026. The contract has been awarded to FAIRFOX LTD on 14 August 2025, with a total contract gross value of £17,700. The contract notice was published on 22 August 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction consultancy services to procure public sector projects, thereby driving growth. Businesses capable of delivering specialised Clerk of Works services, especially those with experience in managing and overseeing construction projects, would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Given the focused procurement method and the specific nature of the services required, companies with a regional presence or those looking to expand into the Canterbury area could find this an advantageous opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUF - Provision of Clerk of Works Services

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Provision of Clerk of Works Services and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence August 2025 and has to be completed by 31 March 2026 (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050706-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FAIRFOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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