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title: "SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02eae3"
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# SC21055 - Independent Cost Consultancy Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02eae3

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## Summary

Kent County Council has initiated a tender process for "SC21055 – Independent Cost Consultancy Services," aimed at procuring services in the civil engineering consultancy sector. This procurement, which is currently active, is classified under the main category of services and will be run through a selective method involving competitive negotiations. The project primarily supports the authority’s Major Capital Programme Team with various projects related to highway and transportation schemes across Kent. Key dates include a submission deadline set for 8 November 2021, with a contract period of up to five years, including a potential renewal option of 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy, particularly those experienced in providing independent cost consultancy services for large-scale construction projects. Companies capable of delivering quality cost management, quantity surveying, and risk management are well-suited for competition. The contract also emphasises the need for adherence to ISO9001 standards and affiliation with recognised professional organisations, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs and larger firms looking to expand their services within the public sector framework in Kent.

## Notice

Single supplier NEC4 Framework Contract for purchase of ad hoc independent cost consultancy services supporting Kent County 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Se Section II.1.4. (Short description) above.

Renewal: 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). Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: The framework will operate for up to five years with no guarantee of any services being awarded. Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years is that the Council recognises the vast investment in technical resources, retainment, supply chains, and social value required to operate this framework within the county of Kent. An initial term of 36 months will only be extended by up to a maximum of 24 months (60 months in total) on successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Framework Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009838-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,085,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ALLEN DADSWELL PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009838-2022
- 12 Oct 2021 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025462-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7c86b724-4a27-ec11-810e-005056b64545

## Provenance

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