Tender

Old Rectory Business Centre

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:24

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13 Oct 2025 at 18:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is inviting bids for the management service of the Old Rectory Business Centre in Northfleet. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission period open until 10th November 2025. The project falls under the "Real estate services" industry category and involves managing a facility that includes a Grade II* Listed building with a modern Annexe. The contract, starting on 1st February 2026, has a potential duration of up to four years, subject to performance-based extensions. The centre is located in the UKJ4 region in the United Kingdom, with the necessary documents available through the Kent Business Portal.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the real estate management and facility services sectors to establish or expand their presence in the region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, as the contract is suitable for such organisations. The revenue-generating aspect of the contract adds substantial value, with an estimated forecasted revenue of £540,000 over the contract term. Companies that specialise in managing heritage sites or modern office spaces could find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and grow their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Old Rectory Business Centre

Notice Description

The Old Rectory Business Centre in Northfleet is a Kent County Council (KCC) owned facility that has been offering high quality office space to local businesses since 2009. The Council purchased the property from Gravesham Borough Council in 2004 with the intention of bringing the vacant building back into viable economic use. The centre is a Grade II* Listed building with a modern Annexe. The centre offers 28 furnished offices providing a minimum of 100 workstations. Presently, it is almost at full occupancy (96%), with a wide variety of businesses operating from the centre. The Council are running a procurement process to procure a provider of management service at the facility, commencing on February 1st 2026. Further information relating to the facility and service requirements can be found within the tender documents. Please note that the service generates revenue for the Council. The contract value represents the estimated forecasted revenue for the Council during the contract term. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986434048

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2026 and will continue for a period of 1 year unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years (1+1+1) depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes. In summary, the total term is 4 years if all potential contract extensions are taken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aec3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065325-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joseph Kay
Contact Email
joseph.kay@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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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