---
title: "RDC Blackfriars Independent Monitoring Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fe2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-09"
---

# RDC Blackfriars Independent Monitoring Service

Buyer: ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fe2

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## Summary

Rother District Council has concluded the procurement process for the "RDC Blackfriars Independent Monitoring Service" contract. This project involves the services of a Lenders Independent Monitoring Surveyor to oversee the Blackfriars development. The procurement process, classified under building surveying services, was conducted using a below-threshold method. The contract was awarded to PLAYLE & PARTNERS LLP, a UK-based company, with operations centred in Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage as of 9th May 2025, with the contract active since 28th April 2025, and spanning until 31st August 2027, potentially extendable by seven months.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like PLAYLE & PARTNERS LLP. Companies that provide expert independent monitoring services or have experience working with public authorities in the development sector would find this procurement process an ideal opportunity for business growth. The role of monitoring a major development project for a sub-central government authority not only provides substantial financial gain but also enhances the business's portfolio and credibility in the industry.

## Notice

Lenders Independent Monitoring Surveyor to monitor and administer the Blackfriars development on behalf of RDC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,860 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEXHILL-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN39 3JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Rother |
| Electoral ward | Bexhill Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLAYLE & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2025
  9th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.playleandpartners.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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