Planning

Development of Estate Strategy for Kent Police

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 08:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is planning a procurement process to develop a new Estate Strategy for Kent Police. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to acquire professional services and consultancy in the development of this strategy. Kent Police is inviting suppliers with expertise in estate strategy development, particularly those with experience in the public sector, to engage in pre-market discussions. These discussions will help shape the procurement requirements and strategic framework for managing the estate portfolio. Interested parties should note key dates including submission of responses by 2nd December 2025 and future communication opportunities in early 2026. The procurement is valued at £250,000 GBP, with a gross value of £300,000 GBP, and will cover services in the consultancy sector.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector projects. SMEs will find the opportunity suitable, given the project’s design to empower smaller enterprises to contribute to strategic planning and innovation. Engaging in this tender can enable firms to strengthen relationships within the public sector and demonstrate their capacity to handle substantial consultancy projects. The focus on innovative delivery models and strategic management of estate portfolios further allows businesses to showcase their unique capabilities in driving transformative projects. Companies that can offer strategic insights and practical solutions for estate management are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Estate Strategy for Kent Police

Notice Description

Kent Police is undertaking pre-market engagement to inform the potential procurement of professional services to support the development of a new Estate Strategy. This early engagement seeks to understand market capabilities, innovative approaches, and delivery models that could help shape a strategic framework for managing our estate portfolio. We welcome input from suppliers with relevant experience in estate strategy development, particularly within the public sector, to help us refine our requirements and ensure the future strategy is both practical and forward-looking. This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click 'Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Planning Information

Pre market engagement Questions can be found in the supplier documents area of Atamis, please submit any questions via Atamis by the 25/11/25 and please submit your responses within Atamis by the 02/12/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072691-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

Notice Documents

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