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Hobkirk and Noble Landscaping Works

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has completed the procurement process for the "Hobkirk and Noble Landscaping Works", located on Blagdon Road. This tender falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. The procurement involved a limited competition method below the threshold, resulting in an active award for services. The contract covers the period from 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £257,451.28. This initiative stems from the need to change the use of the Hobkirk & Noble site, marking significant involvement at the sub-central government level. Key dates include the contract signing on 3 September 2025 and the completion notice published on 28 October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping and related services to engage in public sector projects with potential for longer-term partnerships. Cravencroft Limited, an SME from Maidstone, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the relevance for businesses capable of delivering specific landscaping and site transformation services. Engaging in such contracts can bolster an SME's portfolio, enhance its market presence, and open avenues for future public procurement opportunities within this and other governmental segments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hobkirk and Noble Landscaping Works

Notice Description

For the works associated with the change of use of the Hobkirk & Noble site on Blagdon Road.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068891-2025
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,542 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
- Stephen Cunliffe
Contact Email
stephen.cunliffe@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2085475000

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAVENCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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