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01 Jun 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Len Goodman Paving 2026" project, focused on public art to commemorate the late Len Goodman in Dartford Town Centre. This procurement falls under the works category with a specialisation in stone carving, and the project location is within the region of UKJ4 in the United Kingdom. The direct procurement method was used for this tender, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract was awarded to SCRIBBLE STONE INSPIRE LTD, and the contract period spanned from 12th May 2026 to 20th June 2026. The contract was formally signed on 29th April 2026, and the total gross value of the contract stands at GBP 50,580.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity, particularly for SMEs in the construction and public art sectors specialising in stone carving. There is potential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public art projects or engage with local government contracts. Companies like SCRIBBLE STONE INSPIRE LTD, who are adept at delivering intricate stone carving work, would be well-suited to compete in similar contracts. This provides a platform for businesses to showcase craftsmanship in public settings while aligning with cultural or memorial initiatives led by local authorities.

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Notice Title

Len Goodman Paving 2026

Notice Description

This is a public art, in the memory of strictly come dancing judge Len Goodman who has a dance studio in Dartford's town centre and was a Dartford citizen

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051320-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262511 - Stone carving

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£42,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

SCRIBBLE STONE INSPIRE

Further Information

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