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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has recently awarded a contract for the refurbishment of mobile units at Lydden Primary School. The project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on refurbishment work. The procurement process for this project has been completed, with J&B Building Contractors Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £218,333.14, was signed on 27 April 2026 and completed by 6 July 2026. The project's legal basis is compliant with the 2023 UK Procurement Act, and the procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown." The location of the work is in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in construction and refurbishment works. Such contracts can help small to medium enterprises expand their portfolios and establish a presence within the public sector, enhancing their track record and visibility. Businesses with expertise in refurbishment work, specifically mobile unit renovations, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in public sector contracts not only provides financial growth but also paves the way for long-term partnerships and further collaborations with government bodies like Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

Lydden Primary School - Mobile Refurbishment

Notice Description

JCT Contract 2024 including KCC amendments for the Contract sum for J&B building Contractors for the mobile refurbishment works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067863-2026
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
£218,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 6 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

J&B BUILDING CONTRACTORS

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