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title: "The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04919c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04919c

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for "The Provision of Technical Consultancy Services" under the category of Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services (CPV 71600000). The contract, valued at £440,000 and awarded on 22nd October 2024, will involve providing onsite inspection-audits, quality assurance, and compliance consultancy services. This includes supporting technical and operational contract management in key compliance areas such as servicing, testing, maintenance, and new installations. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the primary location for these services is in the UKJ44 region, specifically in Folkestone.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in technical consultancy and compliance services. The open procurement method employed suggests a competitive landscape, favouring businesses that can demonstrate high quality and cost-effective solutions, as evidenced by the 70% quality and 30% price award criteria. Companies with expertise in technical auditing, compliance management, and operational support are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, particularly those focusing on technical and operational contract management in compliance-critical sectors.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Option to extend for additional two periods of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038834-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAS ADVISORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038834-2024
- 19 Aug 2024 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026245-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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