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Construction Procurement Partner

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

18 Jun 2026 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 13:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Commercial Services Kent Ltd, operating as Procurement Services, is spearheading a procurement process to appoint a strategic partner for creating and managing construction frameworks for the public sector. This initiative, titled "Construction Procurement Partner," falls under the services category, focusing on construction project management across the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, anticipated to span a 10-year period from 28th August 2026 to 27th August 2036. The process adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 and is orchestrated through an open procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £10 billion. A scheduled market engagement exercise will conclude by 2nd July 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for organisations with expertise in construction project management to partner with an established public sector entity, thereby enhancing their market presence. The selected partner will gain exclusive rights to manage construction frameworks, potentially allowing them access to widespread public sector clients. Businesses with robust capabilities in construction frameworks, either by experience or resource capacity, are suited to benefit from this long-term collaborative venture, which promises enhanced market influence and the potential for innovative procurement solutions in the construction industry. Interested parties are encouraged to partake in the market engagement exercises and register their capabilities and strategic approaches via the designated e-tendering platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Procurement Partner

Notice Description

Commercial Services Kent Ltd (t/a Procurement Services) are seeking a single Supplier to be appointed as a partner following an Open Procedure for the provision of procurement services. The successful partner will collaborate with CSKL to design, establish and manage Frameworks which are compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 for construction clients across the public sector. The Frameworks put in place on behalf of CSKL (as a centralised procurement authority under Section 1 of the Procurement Act) must meet the needs of all public sector Contracting Authorities including CSKL internal requirements.

Planning Information

Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) is looking to partner with an organisation to help create and manage construction frameworks for public sector customers. We plan to appoint one strategic partner to design, set up, and run these frameworks on our behalf, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The partnership is expected to last around 10 years. Purpose of this Market Engagement We are carrying out this exercise to: Let the market know about this opportunity Help us shape and refine what the partnership will look like Understand the skills, experience, and capacity of interested organisations Gather ideas on innovative ways of working What the Partner Will Do The partner will: Provide construction expertise Design and set up new frameworks Manage frameworks day-to-day, including: Adding and managing suppliers Monitoring performance Supporting customers with call-offs Prepare procurement documents and guidance, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 Work closely with CSKL to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient solutions Benefits for the Partner Be the sole partner delivering construction frameworks for CSKL Build a long-term relationship with an established public sector organisation Access a wide range of public sector customers Help shape and deliver innovative construction procurement solutions Next Steps If you’re interested, please take part in this market engagement exercise. Register via the e-tendering portal and provide details of: Your experience with construction frameworks Your capacity and resources Your approach to working in partnership Complete our supplier engagement Questionnaire https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1LJVYJUDsj

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057608-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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