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title: "SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services"
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# SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd128a3a-10bb-451d-9522-4afd24f99295

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Kent County Council seeking to establish a Framework Contract for Independent Cost Consultancy Services. This contract, classified under civil engineering consultancy services, aims to support the Council's Major Capital Programme Team with various highway and transportation projects within England. The procurement method is selective, following a negotiated procedure, and the tender period ended on 8 November 2021. The initial contract period commences from 1 April 2022, lasting 36 months with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The value of the contract is estimated at £4,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in independent cost consultancy services, particularly those with experience in major highway and transportation schemes. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with competencies in quality management and relevant accreditation, such as ISO9001 and RICS membership, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth for qualifying firms by establishing long-term contractual relationships with Kent County Council.

## Notice

Kent County Council (the "Council") is looking to procure a single supplier NEC4 Framework Contract for purchase of ad hoc independent cost consultancy services supporting the Council's Major Capital Programme Team (MCPT) with the projects relating to the construction of major highway and transportation schemes. Support will also be required to other teams across the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate for highway and transportation projects and contracts. The required Framework Contract will be used as a basis for purchasing services for individual Work Orders linked to separate works projects as and when required. The Council will place individual Work Orders using the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract. The Council requires new service arrangements from on 1 April 2022. The Initial Contract Period will be 36 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months (via two separate extension periods of 12 month each). The supplier will be required to: (a) have demonstrable suitable experience, competence and capability in providing independent cost consultancy services relating to the construction of major highway and transportation schemes; (b) comply with ISO9001 (Quality Management System) or comparable standards; and (c) be an accredited member of RICS or similar relevant professional organisation. A full specification of requirements will be provided to tenderers as part of the Invitation to Tender stage of this procurement procedure. Please register an interest in this opportunity online (via the Kent Business Portal) to gain automatic access to the 'Call for Competition' documentation, including the Selection Questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f24696e-3f7f-4fda-9ce0-5a98a3a3744b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,085,000 |
| 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 | 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 | ALLEN DADSWELL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f24696e-3f7f-4fda-9ce0-5a98a3a3744b
- 7 Oct 2021 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356bee01-a8ce-455f-9be5-c1cca55448cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f24696e-3f7f-4fda-9ce0-5a98a3a3744b
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356bee01-a8ce-455f-9be5-c1cca55448cf
  7th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7c86b724-4a27-ec11-810e-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Link to Advert

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