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Len Goodman Artwork 2026

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 May 2026 at 14:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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21 Apr 2026 at 12:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Dartford Borough Council involves the project titled "Len Goodman Artwork 2026," which aims to commemorate Len Goodman with a public art installation embedded into existing paving in Dartford Town Centre. The contract has been awarded to Henderson & Taylor Public Works Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London. This is a direct procurement process, conducted without competition and below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period from 18th May 2026 to 20th June 2026, with a potential extension until 20th September 2026. The procurement is categorised under the 'works' industry, specifically focusing on paving. The procurement stage is currently marked as 'complete', with the contract actively in progress.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public works and urban art installations, particularly those experienced with paving projects. The direct procurement approach provides an ideal scenario for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Companies similar to Henderson & Taylor Public Works, focusing on civil works and local government collaborations, would find this type of tender beneficial for business growth and visibility within the community. The project not only supports business expansion but also enhances the community's cultural landscape, potentially leading to additional opportunities for related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Len Goodman Artwork 2026

Notice Description

Public piece of Art to be inlaid into existing paving in the Town Centre to commemorate Len Goodman

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06875b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043105-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45432112 - Laying of paving

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£26,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON & TAYLOR PUBLIC WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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