Award

Architectural Services at Park Avenue, Deal

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Architectural Services at Park Avenue, Deal" was recently awarded by Dover District Council, which functions as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. This project falls under the services category, specifically relating to research and development services and related consultancy. Located in Deal, UKJ4 region, the contract commenced on 20th August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st May 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited competition process, aimed at contracts valued below the threshold, with the tender now in the award stage. Key dates include the signing date of 31st July 2025 and the contract notice publication date on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services and consultancy, particularly those with experience in research and development. The contract's focus provides ample room for innovative solutions in the development of infrastructure. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like TAYLORHARE ARCHITECTS LTD, which successfully secured the award, are well-positioned to benefit, given the project's scale and the competitive procurement approach. Companies interested in similar projects should consider engaging in below-threshold, limited competition tenders, as they offer a conducive platform for expanding their business in regional development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Architectural Services at Park Avenue, Deal

Notice Description

Contract Award for Architectural Services at Park Avenue, Deal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06726d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 31 May 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
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
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
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAYLORHARE ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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