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title: "KCC Ecological Advice Service"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# KCC Ecological Advice Service

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a554489-3cfb-4996-9294-84e53ca46535

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "KCC Ecological Advice Service" was conducted by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, focusing on the provision of environmental services. This procurement was conducted using a direct award method, with Kent County Council being the selected supplier. The contract, with a value of £52,414, commenced on 1 April 2024 and will run until 31 March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the awarded contract notice published recently on 28 April 2025. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, supporting the development management process through various ecological advisory roles.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental services. Businesses equipped to provide ecological advice, conduct biodiversity assessments, and develop habitat management plans would find this contract highly relevant. The direct award procurement method suggests a preference for suppliers with proven expertise and a robust track record in delivering comprehensive ecological services. Engaging in such contracts not only helps firms expand their portfolio but also positions them as key players in supporting sustainable development initiatives.

## Notice

Provision of Service, includes *Provision of ecological advice at any stage as requested within the development management process (screening, scoping, formal application and enforcement). *Assessment of, and advice on, protected species impact and appropriateness of any proposed mitigation and biodiversity enhancement. *Assessment of, and advice on, any biodiversity net gain assessments and conclusions; and advice on the appropriateness of any biodiversity gain plans associated habitat management and monitoring plans. *Provision of advice on biodiversity net gain at any stage as requested within the development management process (screening, scoping, formal application and enforcement).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38136f90-d12b-45f9-b1b9-19348bb32a15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,414 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,414 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38136f90-d12b-45f9-b1b9-19348bb32a15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38136f90-d12b-45f9-b1b9-19348bb32a15
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

## Provenance

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