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Consultancy Services for Contract Formation & Associated Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has appointed Bedford Surveyors Ltd to provide consultancy services for contract formation and associated services related to insurance. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, titled "Consultancy Services for Contract Formation & Associated Services," is set to commence in September 2025 and will run for three years. The procurement-related activities are based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, with a contract value gross of £18,000, signed on 5th September 2025.

This contract presents notable opportunities for SMEs within the consultancy and contract administration sector, particularly those specialising in insurance-related services. It offers a platform to demonstrate expertise and potentially gain further engagements through successful contract execution. The contract provides a stable business opportunity with a public authority, presenting a growth potential for similar businesses interested in leveraging their capabilities in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services for Contract Formation & Associated Services

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint Bedford Surveyors Ltd for the provision of Consultancy Services for Contract Formation & Associated Services - Insurance. 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 September 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 years, with no guarantee of work), unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a313
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060091-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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

BEDFORD SURVEYORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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