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Cost Consultancy for Kent Police

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent

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27 Aug 2026 at 17:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent intends to procure cost consultancy services for Kent Police. The requirement covers independent cost consultancy, construction feasibility assessments, construction strategy support and project management support. It is a professional services contract focused on quantity surveying and the financial and strategic management of construction projects. The work will support Kent Police’s construction-related activities and is intended for delivery in the United Kingdom, including the South East of England. Suppliers specialising in cost consultancy, quantity surveying, construction feasibility and project management for public-sector or complex estate programmes may be relevant. The requirement is presented as one overall service lot rather than separate packages, so a supplier should be able to address the combined consultancy scope or participate through an appropriate delivery arrangement.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced its intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. The expected procedure is an above-threshold tender for services, with an estimated value of £500,000 excluding VAT and £600,000 including VAT. The planned contract period is 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029, with the possibility of renewal or extension to 28 November 2031. The procurement comprises one lot covering the full cost consultancy requirement. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with a planned date of 4 September 2026 for supplier involvement. The buyer has not yet set out final tender deadlines or evaluation criteria. Suppliers should therefore treat the dates and proposed arrangements as indicative while preparing for the future competition.

This requirement is likely to suit established cost consultants, quantity surveying practices and multidisciplinary construction consultancies able to provide independent advice across feasibility, construction strategy, project management and cost control. Relevant suppliers will need the technical capacity to assess construction options, develop or test project costs, support strategic decisions and provide project management input for a police organisation. Experience of construction programmes, estates work or other complex public-sector environments would position a supplier well, particularly where projects require independent cost assurance and coordinated professional advice. The combined scope may favour a consultancy with a broad in-house team, or a lead supplier with reliable specialist partners. Businesses should use the planning period to review their evidence, resources and proposed delivery model before the procurement reaches the tender stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Consultancy for Kent Police

Notice Description

Cost consultancy services including: Independent cost consultancy services. Feasibility for Construction feasibilities. Feasibility for Construction strategy support. Project Management support. For Kent Police

Planning Information

This opportunity can be found a follows: 1. Log in to our supplier portal at https://7force.force.com/login 2. Locate the opportunity under the 'Find Opportunities' section 3. Click ‘Register Interest' 4. You can then go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' to view the documentation and submit your response. 5. Once you have completed all relevant Requirement Sections, ensure you click the 'Submit' button to ensure your responses are received by us. Upon clicking 'Submit' you will receive a confirmation email. The message centre (found on your Portal homepage) will be available for you to communicate with us regarding any open opportunities, or for any clarification questions you may have.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081959-2026
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

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 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
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Further Information

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