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title: "The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services"
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# The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98cefb51-cc74-4d00-aaf5-803f146e6b5c

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council is seeking to appoint a Technical Services Consultant to provide onsite inspection-audits, quality assurance, and compliance consultancy services. This tender, titled "The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services," falls under CPV classification 71600000 for technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The location for this contract is in England, United Kingdom, with the procurement carried out through an open procedure. The initial tender period ended on 2nd October 2024, with the contract period starting on 4th November 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is approximately GBP 450,000.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in technical and operational contract management support across compliance areas such as servicing, testing, maintenance, and new installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering diversity and innovation in service provision. With the contract's high value and the potential for a multi-year engagement, businesses that specialise in quality assurance and compliance consultancy services will find this project well-suited to their capabilities and strategic growth plans. Folkestone and Hythe District Council's focus on technical consultancy opens doors for service providers to showcase their expertise and expand their business footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

The council is seeking to appoint a Technical Services Consultant (TSC) to provide onsite inspection-audits, quality assurance and compliance consultancy services for the agreed workstream. This may include both technical and operational contract management support in key compliance areas such as servicing, testing, maintenance and new installations. The opportunity is available on Kent Business Portal - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/, reference number DN738933

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db13d859-4c89-43b6-a57d-086b60168fcb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| 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 | GAS ADVISORY SERVICES LTD TRADING AS PHOENIX COMPLIANCY MANAGEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db13d859-4c89-43b6-a57d-086b60168fcb
- 19 Aug 2024 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cfacb2b-7b5f-45cd-9a83-5d24eaa38ee7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db13d859-4c89-43b6-a57d-086b60168fcb
  3rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cfacb2b-7b5f-45cd-9a83-5d24eaa38ee7
  19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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