--- title: "Support the Management of Strategic Developments" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050926.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-29" --- # Support the Management of Strategic Developments Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050926.json) ## Summary Canterbury City Council has initiated an open procurement process to select a supplier for the project titled "Support the Management of Strategic Developments" under the industry category of architectural, engineering and planning services (CPV 71240000). The tender is associated with the region UKJ4 in the United Kingdom and is currently in the Tender stage. The submission deadline for expressions of interest through the Kent Business Portal is set for 12:00 on Friday, 30th May 2025. The contract period begins in June/July 2025 and lasts for two years, with the council seeking to award the contract based on a quality-to-cost assessment ratio of 70:30. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those skilled in providing strategic development management services. Given the contract's focus on quality and advantageous financial performance, businesses capable of delivering high-value engineering, architectural, or planning services would be well-positioned to compete. With an estimated gross value of £170,000, the contract offers both financial growth and the potential to establish a long-term working relationship with a key local government entity. Businesses are encouraged to register on the Kent Business Portal to express interest and gain access to the tender documents required for submission. ## Notice Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier to Support the Management of Strategic Developments and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence June / July 2025 and will continue for a period of 2 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract). Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 30 May 2025 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £141,666 | | Lots value | £141,666 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 2UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2025 at 12:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017605-2025 29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.canterbury.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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