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title: "SC22186 - North Downs Way National Trail - Gateway Signage"
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# SC22186 - North Downs Way National Trail - Gateway Signage

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f494487-9b1c-4de8-a11a-c04a36890466

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the project titled SC22186 - North Downs Way National Trail - Gateway Signage. The contract involves architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services with a value of £46,636 GBP. Border Signs & Graphics has been selected as the supplier for this project. The contract period is from 11th August 2022 to 28th February 2023, following a procurement method of an open procedure. The tender period ended on 24th June 2022.

This opportunity, initiated by Kent County Council, provides a chance for businesses in the architectural or construction services industry to contribute to the enhancement of the North Downs Way National Trail through Gateway Signage. Suitable businesses include those experienced in creating signage solutions for tourism and recreational purposes. The project aims to improve connectivity between travel modes and enhance the visitor experience along the trail, promoting sustainable travel methods and acknowledging funding investments made along the trail.

## Notice

Kent Downs AONB and North Downs Way (NDW) National Trail through the Interreg France England Channel (FCE) programme are seeking a signage partner to define 15 stages of the North Downs Way National trail with Gateway signage at the beginning and end of each trail section. The intention is to strengthen the link between the rail network and tourism/ recreational opportunities along the trail and improve connectivity between travel modes and comfort on geographical information along with local walking & cycling routes. A contractor has been appointed to ensure the relevant landowner and planning permissions are obtained for the installation of these panels. Copy & images will be provided by the client. The purpose of these signs is to: * Create clearly defined start/ finish points for each trail section * Provide key route information, maps and points of interest * Create opportunity for "selfie" images to be shared on social channels as visitors complete sections * Create associations between rail travel and the trail, encouraging visitors to use rail as a means of sustainable travel to and from trail sections. * Acknowledge the project funding & investments made along the trail via the EXPERIENCE project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca0af2-e20e-487e-9b84-88fd17e6cdab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,636 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BORDER SIGNS & GRAPHICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2022 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca0af2-e20e-487e-9b84-88fd17e6cdab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ca0af2-e20e-487e-9b84-88fd17e6cdab
  11th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=53416c9b-dcdc-ec11-8114-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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