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Relocation, Storage and crate Hire for Sittingbourne Library

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council recently concluded a procurement process for the "Relocation, Storage and Crate Hire for Sittingbourne Library" refurbishment. The procurement, under the category of services, involved relocation and storage services and was awarded to Edward Baden Group Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME) based in East Sussex, UK. The contract, valued at £43,319.04 gross, was awarded through a below-threshold process and runs from 30th October 2025 to 30th March 2026. The process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage, with the main procurement category being storage and warehousing services, delivered within the UKJ region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in relocation and storage services. SMEs adept in handling library or similar public facility relocations would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The award to Edward Baden Group Ltd highlights the potential for smaller, specialised businesses to secure public sector contracts, providing a pathway for growth and expanding market reach in governmental refurbishments and related service provisions.

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Notice Title

Relocation, Storage and crate Hire for Sittingbourne Library

Notice Description

Relocation, Storage and crate Hire for Sittingbourne Library refurbishment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011427-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,099 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARD BADEN GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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