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Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project

Description: Thanet District Council wishes to procure and appoint a suitable specialist supplier for the design, build and installation of new bus shelters for the Thanet Bus Shelter Replacement Project and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's Requirements. The Scope of Works includes (but is not limited to) - to undertake site surveys and design new modular bus shelters (DDA compliant in nature and layout), manufacture, secure highway permits and associated permissions, install, make electrical connections (where necessary), reinstate footways and commission the new bus shelters across (approximately) 90 locations within the administrative boundary of Thanet District Council. The Contract is anticipated to commence during January 2027 (start date to be agreed between parties on completion of contract formalities) for a duration of 20 (read more...)

Summary: Thanet District Council sought a specialist supplier to replace bus shelters across approximately 90 locations within the Thanet district. The works cover site surveys and design of new modular shelters, manufacture, securing highway permits and other permissions, installation, electrical connections where needed, footway reinstatement and commissioning. Shelters must have a layout and design compliant with disability access requirements. This is a transport infrastructure and roadworks project, including bus-stop shelter construction (CPV 45213315). The buying organisation is Thanet District Council. Delivery is across Thanet, in Kent. The scope combines design and construction with highway-related permissions and site works, and includes electrical work where required.

Port of Dover - IT Professional Resource Framework

Description: DHB require IT Professional Resource Framework partners to provide suitably qualified people on a Time Charge and Work Order basis. The Framework will primarily support the Client's IGNITE digital transformation programme, alongside other IT projects across the Port. The Client's primary interest is in the following service areas, all of which are of equal importance: architecture and design, cyber security, project and change delivery, data and insight, testing and quality assurance, user experience and design, service transition, and IT support and technical services.

Summary: Dover Harbour Board is seeking IT professional services framework partners to supply suitably qualified people for its IGNITE digital transformation programme and other IT projects across the Port of Dover. The work covers architecture and design, cyber security, project and change delivery, data and insight, testing and quality assurance, user experience and design, service transition, and IT support and technical services. Services may be supplied as individual resources working within the client’s teams or as defined packages of work. This is an IT services requirement, including software and hardware integration consultancy (CPV 72000000). The delivery location is the Port of Dover in Dover, Kent.

Provision of Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Staff

Description: Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of seasonal labour for grounds maintenance work and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. The roles include Seasonal Gardeners, Seasonal Mobile Toilet Cleaners, Seasonal Park Keepers, Seasonal Sports Attendants and any other additional seasonal roles as required by the Grounds Maintenance department. The annual season begins by Easter each year until end of October. The contract is anticipated to start 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 months months). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/GFY35JJVWQ). To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to (read more...)

Summary: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is seeking a supplier to provide seasonal workers for its grounds maintenance department. Roles include seasonal gardeners, mobile toilet cleaners, park keepers and sports attendants, with other seasonal roles added as required. The work supports the council’s grounds maintenance activities across its district in Kent. The seasonal workforce is needed each year from Easter to the end of October. This is a staffing supply service, rather than a contract to carry out grounds maintenance directly: the supplier must recruit and provide suitable people for assignments and support them during their work. The council intends to appoint one supplier for the requirement.

Cleansing and Minor Maintenance of Public Conveniences and Locking/Unlocking of other Council Assets

Description: Cleansing and Minor Maintenance of Public Conveniences and Locking/Unlocking of other Council Assets within the Dover District Area For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Cleaning-services./C4DUSVH4YM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/C4DUSVH4YM

Summary: Dover District Council is seeking a contractor to clean public conveniences and carry out minor maintenance, as well as lock and unlock other Council assets. The work covers the Dover District area. This is a facilities cleaning and minor maintenance service, including building cleaning (CPV 90911200). The requirement combines routine cleaning and upkeep of public toilets with access and security-related duties at other Council properties. Suppliers should be able to deliver these services across the district and manage the different tasks within one service.

Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30 (FH2610191)

Description: Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) on behalf of itself and Dover District Council and Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of pest control services and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet the councils' requirements. This tender will be conducted as a 'special regime contract' in accordance with section 10 (6) (a) of the Procurement Act 2023. This is a joint tender exercise between Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Dover District Council, and Thanet District Council. A single shared supplier will be selected for all three councils, but awarded a separate contract by each council individually. The contract is anticipated to start 4 January 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend (read more...)

Summary: Folkestone and Hythe District Council is procuring pest-control services on behalf of itself, Dover District Council and Thanet District Council. The work covers residents across all three council districts, with one shared supplier delivering the service under a separate contract with each council. The service is intended to provide pest control to residents, including discounted rates for qualifying benefit recipients and support for vulnerable households. This is a services contract for pest-control work (CPV 90922000).

Oil Heating Servicing and Maintenance for Social Housing 2027-30

Description: As a social housing provider, FHDC is required to undertake landlord oil boiler servicing and maintenance to ensure that the oil-fired heating and hot water systems provided to its tenants remain safe, compliant and in good working order. FHDC is seeking an independent OFTEC-registered specialist contractor to undertake servicing, maintenance, repairs and associated works to approximately 96 domestic properties with oil-fired heating systems and to work collaboratively with FHDC to deliver this essential service. The contract is expected to include, but not be limited to planned maintenance, responsive repairs, installation and replacement works, and associated works. The contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 24 (read more...)

Summary: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is seeking an independent specialist contractor to service and maintain oil-fired heating and hot-water systems in about 96 social housing properties. The work is intended to keep the systems safe, compliant and in good working order. It covers planned servicing and maintenance, responsive repairs, installation and replacement, and associated works. The main requirement is heating-system servicing and repair, with some installation work. Delivery is in the council’s district in Kent.

Residential conversion of 38-40 Grosvenor Place, Margate

Description: Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable select and appoint a Principal Contractor to execute the conversion of 38-40 Grosvenor Place, Margate and will be inviting prospective bidders' to submit a Tender to meet the requirements. The Contract requires the sensitive refurbishment and conversion of this vacant building owned by the Council, to provide 11 x one bedroom flats for the Council's use as temporary accommodation, supporting residents in the District experiencing homelessness. The completed project will be retained by the Council as part of its housing stock. Planning permission is required, and a decision is expected to be made by Planning Committee on 14 October 2026 (reference F/TH/26/0628). Details can be viewed for this via the Council's planning portal at: https://www.thanet.gov.uk/info-pages/planning-application-search/. The contract is (read more...)

Summary: Thanet District Council intends to appoint a principal contractor to refurbish and convert its vacant building at 38–40 Grosvenor Place, Margate. The works will create 11 one-bedroom flats for use as temporary accommodation for district residents experiencing homelessness. The completed homes will remain in the Council’s housing stock and support its aim of increasing the supply of affordable housing. This is a building refurbishment and residential conversion project, including the work needed to provide the flats for residential use. The delivery location is Margate, in the Thanet district of Kent.

Fit-out of Folca 2, Folkestone

Description: Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor for the fit-out of a medical centre and commercial space within Folca 2 in Folkestone's town centre. The contract is anticipated to start April 2027 and continue until September 2028 (with the option to extend for a further period (or periods) of up to 6 months to February 2029). Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A7G3G6B6SJ) to participate.

Summary: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is seeking a contractor to fit out a medical centre and commercial space at Folca 2 in Folkestone town centre. The works cover building completion and the fit-out of the medical facility, alongside commercial space within the development. An option may add fit-out works to commercial areas on the ground floor and basement; this may be removed before the final tender or contract stage, and depends on leasing or sale agreements for those spaces. The project is located in Folkestone, Kent. The requirement is classed as works and is considered suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30

Description: Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) on behalf of itself and Dover District Council and Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of pest control services and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet the councils' requirements. This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. This is a joint tender exercise between Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Dover District Council, and Thanet District Council. A single shared supplier will be selected for all three councils, but awarded a separate contract by each council individually. The contract is anticipated to start 4 January 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each i.e. 3+1+1 years). The (read more...)

Summary: Folkestone and Hythe District Council, acting jointly with Dover District Council and Thanet District Council, sought a supplier to provide pest control services across the three districts. The service is intended to meet residents’ pest control needs, including discounted rates for qualifying benefit recipients. The councils planned to appoint one shared provider, with each council issuing its own contract. The work covers pest control service delivery, including responding to infestations and emergencies, managing bookings and complaints, and maintaining service continuity. The buyer is Folkestone and Hythe District Council; Dover and Thanet are joint buyers. Delivery is across the districts served by the three councils in Kent.

Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30

Description: Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) on behalf of itself and Dover District Council and Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of pest control services and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet the councils' requirements. This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. This is a joint tender exercise between Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Dover District Council, and Thanet District Council. A single shared supplier will be selected for all three councils, but awarded a separate contract by each council individually. The contract is anticipated to start 4 January 2027 and continue for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each i.e. 3+1+1 years). The (read more...)

Summary: Folkestone and Hythe District Council, acting jointly with Dover District Council and Thanet District Council, sought a supplier to provide pest control services across the three districts. The service is intended to meet residents’ pest control needs, including discounted rates for qualifying benefit recipients. The councils planned to appoint one shared provider, with each council issuing its own contract. The work covers pest control service delivery, including responding to infestations and emergencies, managing bookings and complaints, and maintaining service continuity. The buyer is Folkestone and Hythe District Council; Dover and Thanet are joint buyers. Delivery is across the districts served by the three councils in Kent.