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Queenborough Library KCP Co-Location

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Queenborough Library KCP Co-Location project, issued by Kent County Council, has undergone the public procurement process, with the latest stage being the award. The contract involves refurbishment work to facilitate the co-location of the Family Hub team with the library service. Situated in Kent, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the works category and is complete. The contract, valued at £230,999.93, commenced on 9th February 2026 and concluded on 10th April 2026. Kent County Council, a public authority, managed the process using a 'below threshold - unknown' procurement method.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in building refurbishment, particularly those within the construction industry. The project has already been awarded to GTCI LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Gillingham, highlighting opportunities for similar SMEs in the region. Businesses focusing on delivering refurbishment services and with expertise in sub-central government contracts could find substantial growth potential by engaging in similar projects. This contract signifies the vital role SMEs can play in public procurements, encouraging such enterprises to seek out comparable opportunities to expand their operations and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Title

Queenborough Library KCP Co-Location

Notice Description

Internal refurbishment of library to bring Family Hub team to co-locate with library service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038818-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£219,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 10 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
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

GTCI

Further Information

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