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Commercial Consultancy Support - Development Partner Procurement - IPM North

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has contracted Carter Jonas LLP to provide commercial consultancy support for the development partner procurement of Innovation Park Medway (IPM) North. The procurement, which has reached the contract award stage, involves delivering against a high-level masterplan with a mix of industrial and mid-tech spaces. Located on the boundary of Medway Council and Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, IPM North forms part of one of the largest conurbations in the South East outside of London. The award was finalised on 28 November 2025, with the contract running from 1 December 2025 to 30 June 2027, valued at £59,844 excluding VAT under an open competition procurement method.

This opportunity primarily focuses on development and procurement consultancy services, providing a significant chance for businesses in the property and consultancy sectors to engage with a strategically important project in the region. The contract calls for expertise in industrial and mid-tech development, making it well-suited for SMEs with proficiency in these areas, as highlighted by the procurement criteria focusing on quality and social value. The inclusion of SMEs in the tender criterion further aligns with Medway Council’s objective to stimulate regional economic growth through strategic partnerships, presenting a viable pathway for small to medium enterprises to expand their portfolio and experience in large-scale public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Commercial Consultancy Support - Development Partner Procurement - IPM North

Notice Description

Medway is seeking to procure a property team to support the procurement of a development partner to deliver Innovation Park Medway (IPM) North against the objectives of the agreed high level masterplan and production of the associated conditional development agreement. This masterplan makes provision for a mix of Industrial (17,463 Sq. M. / 187,970 Sq. Ft.) and Mid-Tech (23,320 Sq. M. / 251,014 Sq. Ft.) IPM North is a Medway owned site that along with IPM South makes up Innovation Park Medway. IPM South will be council delivered. Innovation Park Medway is situated in one of the largest conurbations in the South East outside of London and sits on the boundary of Medway Council and Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008003052

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005124-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,844 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634332088

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARTER JONAS

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