---
title: "Folkestone - Levelling up Fund"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058996"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-18"
---

# Folkestone - Levelling up Fund

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058996

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## Summary

Kent County Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Folkestone - Levelling up Fund", aimed at providing archaeological watching brief services for deep excavations. The contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically archaeological services, with location details pointing to Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was completed, with University College London named as the supplier. Notably, the contract commenced on 27th May 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2026, with potential extensions depending on archaeological findings. The procurement was deemed below threshold and was processed through a specific method indicated as "unknown".

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in archaeological services, particularly those with capabilities in monitoring and managing excavation activities. With a considerable budget allocated for the project and provisions for extension, firms with both the expertise and capacity to adapt to potentially prolonged engagements will be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This engagement can serve as a benchmark for other firms planning to grow their business within public sector archaeological projects.

## Notice

Archaeological watching brief for deep excavations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,040 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2025
  18th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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