Tender

Woodland Cottages - Redevelopment Consultant (EA / QS / CoW)

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone & Hythe District Council is conducting an open tender for a redevelopment consultant to work on the Woodland Cottages project in Lyminge, Kent. The procurement falls under the industry category "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" with the CPV code 71000000. The initiative is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on the 26th of June, 2026. Prospective suppliers should note that key submission documentation must be completed via the Kent Business Portal. The contract is scheduled to start in July 2026 and has the potential to extend to 2031, covering RIBA stages 1-6.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors poised for growth, particularly SMEs. With a gross contract value of £150,000, the focus on various quality and cost management criteria alongside resource allocation suggests that businesses with a comprehensive service offering and proficient project management capabilities are well-suited to respond. An open competition procurement method ensures that diverse businesses have the chance to showcase their expertise and secure a role in the district council's developmental projects, bolstering their portfolio and regional presence.

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Notice Title

Woodland Cottages - Redevelopment Consultant (EA / QS / CoW)

Notice Description

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable consultant for the redevelopment of Woodland Cottages, Lyminge, Kent and invites prospective suppliers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is expected to start July 2026 and will continue for a period of approximately 4 years to complete RIBA stages 1-6 (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 12 months). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/XXGV3J788B). To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Tender Response Document" via the portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Folkestone:-Architectural%2C-construction%2C-engineering-and-inspection-services./XXGV3J788B To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/XXGV3J788B

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: a further period or periods totalling up to 12 months, or as needed to complete construction

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a812
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050492-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT 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
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
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
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

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