--- title: "Construction Procurement Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Construction Procurement Partner Buyer: COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b71d.json) ## Summary Commercial Services Kent Ltd, operating as Procurement Services, is spearheading a procurement process to appoint a strategic partner for creating and managing construction frameworks for the public sector. This initiative, titled "Construction Procurement Partner," falls under the services category, focusing on construction project management across the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, anticipated to span a 10-year period from 28th August 2026 to 27th August 2036. The process adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 and is orchestrated through an open procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £10 billion. A scheduled market engagement exercise will conclude by 2nd July 2026. This procurement offers substantial opportunities for organisations with expertise in construction project management to partner with an established public sector entity, thereby enhancing their market presence. The selected partner will gain exclusive rights to manage construction frameworks, potentially allowing them access to widespread public sector clients. Businesses with robust capabilities in construction frameworks, either by experience or resource capacity, are suited to benefit from this long-term collaborative venture, which promises enhanced market influence and the potential for innovative procurement solutions in the construction industry. Interested parties are encouraged to partake in the market engagement exercises and register their capabilities and strategic approaches via the designated e-tendering platform. ## Notice Commercial Services Kent Ltd (t/a Procurement Services) are seeking a single Supplier to be appointed as a partner following an Open Procedure for the provision of procurement services. The successful partner will collaborate with CSKL to design, establish and manage Frameworks which are compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 for construction clients across the public sector. The Frameworks put in place on behalf of CSKL (as a centralised procurement authority under Section 1 of the Procurement Act) must meet the needs of all public sector Contracting Authorities including CSKL internal requirements. ### Planning Information Commercial Services Kent Ltd (CSKL) is looking to partner with an organisation to help create and manage construction frameworks for public sector customers. We plan to appoint one strategic partner to design, set up, and run these frameworks on our behalf, in line with the Procurement Act 2023. The partnership is expected to last around 10 years. Purpose of this Market Engagement We are carrying out this exercise to: Let the market know about this opportunity Help us shape and refine what the partnership will look like Understand the skills, experience, and capacity of interested organisations Gather ideas on innovative ways of working What the Partner Will Do The partner will: Provide construction expertise Design and set up new frameworks Manage frameworks day-to-day, including: Adding and managing suppliers Monitoring performance Supporting customers with call-offs Prepare procurement documents and guidance, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 Work closely with CSKL to deliver high-quality, compliant, and efficient solutions Benefits for the Partner Be the sole partner delivering construction frameworks for CSKL Build a long-term relationship with an established public sector organisation Access a wide range of public sector customers Help shape and deliver innovative construction procurement solutions Next Steps If you’re interested, please take part in this market engagement exercise. Register via the e-tendering portal and provide details of: Your experience with construction frameworks Your capacity and resources Your approach to working in partnership Complete our supplier engagement Questionnaire https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1LJVYJUDsj ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057608-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT LTD (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71541000 - Construction project management services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 13:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057608-2026 - 17 Jun 2026 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057167-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057608-2026 18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057167-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1LJVYJUDsj - 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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