This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Jul 2026 at 11:39

Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, UK, is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Contingency Parking Site in Kent FM and Welfare services." This procurement involves providing facilities management and welfare services at a contingency parking site in Kent, under the industry categories of facilities management services and welfare services. It is being conducted using an open procedure procurement method and is characterised as an urgent requirement. The enquiry period closes on 10th July 2026, with the final submission deadline on 14th July 2026. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 16th July 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026. The total estimated contract value is £2.4 million GBP.

This tender offers significant prospects for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in facilities and welfare management services. Companies with a focus on delivering non-residential welfare services will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. The open procedure ensures broad competition, allowing diverse businesses to participate. The procurement's urgency further suggests potential benefits for businesses that can mobilise resources swiftly. Entering into this contract could not only enhance business visibility but also establish long-term governmental relationships.

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Notice Title

Contingency Parking Site in Kent FM and Welfare services

Notice Description

The provision of facilities management & welfare servivces at a contingency parking site in Kent. Full scope in tender documentation on Jaggaer portal- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/72689557019F2CECD0F1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c34e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063028-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79993100 - Facilities management services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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