Construction Contract Leads
South East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06c040 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
South East
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06c040 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural and related services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
Changes to notice
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Scope
Description
Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint up to 3 suitable suppliers for the provision of Architect services. The Contract is anticipated to commence September 2026 and will continue for a period of 3 years and may be extended for a period of a further 2 x 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council鈥檚 entire discretion.
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 ().
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 31 July 2026
Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
Total value (estimated)
- 拢300,000 excluding VAT
- 拢360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
May be extended for a period of a further 2 x 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council鈥檚 entire discretion
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 August 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Canterbury City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJX-9843-DLGM
14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2UR
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] canterbury.gov.uk
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
