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title: "Employer's Agent - Acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows"
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# Employer's Agent - Acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e10b6c6e-0aff-4b98-a0b9-0b26c8fe9a0e

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## Summary

Dover District Council has completed the award of a contract for building consultancy services in the acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows, located in the South East of England. This procurement process, conducted under a limited, competitive quotation method below threshold, entered the award stage with the contract awarded to Martello Building Consultancy. The tender, initially closing on 29 April 2025, has a contract period from 20 May 2025 to 1 February 2028, offering opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the building consultancy sector.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for small-sized building consultancy firms to expand their portfolio by engaging with local government projects. Companies adept in consultancy services for property acquisitions can leverage their expertise in this sector to support and streamline Council operations. Given the project's focus on property acquisition, firms with strategic local knowledge and a robust ability to manage related consultancy services will find themselves well-placed to compete and benefit from the prolonged contract period spanning nearly three years.

## Notice

Contract award for Employer's Agent - Acquisition of 39 properties at Sholden Meadows.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24b5603-f2ef-4011-a9a1-0640d1a60c93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,980 |
| 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 | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARTELLO BUILDING CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24b5603-f2ef-4011-a9a1-0640d1a60c93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24b5603-f2ef-4011-a9a1-0640d1a60c93
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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