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title: "Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026"
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# Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026

Buyer: DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edd2f469-c6e3-4cf4-8ab5-247b9e173f1f

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Dartford Borough Council concluded with AECOM LIMITED being awarded a contract for the "Dartford Town Centre Parking Study and Parking Strategy 2026". The procurement involved design consultancy services classified under CPV code 79415200, focusing on addressing parking pressures in Dartford town centre, South East, England. The contract, valued at £144,849.50, operates under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was announced on 23 February 2026, following the conclusion of the tender period on 2 February 2026. The contract period extends from 23 March 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in urban planning and transport strategies. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are pre-qualified or part of relevant frameworks would be well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, given the specified suitability criteria, and does not favour VCSE entities. Companies with a strategic interest in urban development or transport management can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint in the local government sector.

## Notice

Dartford Town Centre Parking Study in order to address parking pressures on streets around Dartford town centre. This is due to commuter car parking as well as other pressures for on-street parking from new development, construction activities and attractions within the Town Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e72f5a-6343-4b73-b7cd-48d72855460a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £144,849 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,849 |
| 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 | DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA1 1DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e72f5a-6343-4b73-b7cd-48d72855460a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e72f5a-6343-4b73-b7cd-48d72855460a
  23rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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