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NEC Feasibility Study

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Canterbury City Council has awarded a contract titled "NEC Feasibility Study" in the services industry category. Located in the Canterbury District within the UK, this process included conducting a feasibility study and providing housing support services. The award stage has concluded, with the contract signed on December 8, 2025, and set to end by December 8, 2027. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, without competition, as it was below a specified financial threshold. The total contract value is £12,000 gross, and the project commenced on December 9, 2025. Notably, the contract may be extended for an additional year, contingent on satisfactory performance.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in advisory and feasibility services. SMEs like HQN Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to deliver on contracts of this nature due to their agility and expertise in conducting comprehensive analyses. Businesses operating within the public services sector, particularly those with experience in feasibility studies and advisory services, would find such procurement activities beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and market presence.

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Notice Title

NEC Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Provision of a NEC Feasibility Study and additional housing support services, Canterbury District To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008446618

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005712-2026
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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 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
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01227910000

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

HQN

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