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KCC Ecological Advice Service

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

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20 Nov 2025 at 21:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "KCC Ecological Advice Service" has been finalised by The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe, acting as the buying organisation. This procurement falls under the industry category of environmental services and aims to provide comprehensive ecological advice throughout the development management process. The contract was awarded to Kent County Council and is set to cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including regions from UKC to UKK. With a procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition," the contract is valued at approximately £52,414 excluding VAT, and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The award stage was completed as of 20th November 2025 following the legal guidelines set by the UK Public General Acts.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and ecological services. Companies focusing on areas such as biodiversity assessment, species impact analysis, and environmental strategy planning could leverage this contract to expand their operations within the public sector. The procurement's broad regional application across several key geographical areas of the UK enhances the scope for engaging with local development projects, offering potential growth and networking opportunities for firms capable of delivering high-calibre ecological insights and practical solutions. Large enterprises with a developed portfolio in environmental services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KCC Ecological Advice Service

Notice Description

Provision of Service, includes *Provision of ecological advice at any stage as requested within the development management process (screening, scoping, formal application and enforcement). *Assessment of, and advice on, protected species impact and appropriateness of any proposed mitigation and biodiversity enhancement. *Assessment of, and advice on, any biodiversity net gain assessments and conclusions; and advice on the appropriateness of any biodiversity gain plans associated habitat management and monitoring plans. *Provision of advice on biodiversity net gain at any stage as requested within the development management process (screening, scoping, formal application and enforcement).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075861-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,414 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
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
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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