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'Choose Canterbury' Inward Investment Programme

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Choose Canterbury' Inward Investment Programme was executed by Canterbury City Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the UK. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically technical support services, with a focus on enhancing inward investment in Canterbury. The contract, awarded to Pillory Barn Design Ltd, became active on 19th December 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th April 2026, with an option for renewal until 2027. Designed as a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, the procurement stage has reached completion, and the contract value is £20,000, with a gross amount of £24,000.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those looking to expand their presence in the Canterbury area. SMEs and companies with capabilities in managing investment programmes would find this tender particularly suitable. Working with Canterbury City Council on initiatives to foster inward investments can offer sustained growth potential, especially for businesses keen to build a portfolio with public sector contracts. The strategic location in Canterbury further enhances business prospects by tapping into the region's economic potential.

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Notice Title

'Choose Canterbury' Inward Investment Programme

Notice Description

For the provision of 'Choose Canterbury' Inward Investment Programme To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008438007

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005711-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01227 910000

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
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
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PILLORY BARN DESIGN

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