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title: "Dover Discovery - Cost Consultant"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-28"
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# Dover Discovery - Cost Consultant

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43d4cae2-e7ee-4766-8d11-e6ece69e15ff

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## Summary

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "Dover Discovery - Cost Consultant," classified under Quantity Surveying Services (CPV: 71324000). The contract, valued at £79,155, covers post-contract cost management services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a single tender action below the threshold, with a direct procurement method. The tender period ended on 15 May 2023, and the contract is set to commence on 1 November 2023, concluding on 13 August 2027. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the award notice published on 28 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in post-contract cost management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, provided they can offer the necessary expertise and services required for the project. Gleeds Corporate Services Limited, a large supplier based in London, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for healthy competition. As the contract spans nearly four years, it offers a stable and lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality quantity surveying services.

## Notice

Post contract cost management services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2aed24-122f-465a-8779-68f39a4ce176 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 13 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,155 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,155 |
| 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 1XX |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLEEDS CORPORATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2aed24-122f-465a-8779-68f39a4ce176

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2aed24-122f-465a-8779-68f39a4ce176
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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