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Technical Consultancy Services for Fit-Out Works at Folca 2

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, UKJ44, CT20 2QY, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Mrs Mhairi Richards

Contact Email: procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +441303853401

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
100000.0 GBP
Gross: 120000 GBP
Published
23 Jul 2025, 13:49
Deadline
27 Aug 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71520000 - Construction supervision services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for technical consultancy services for fit-out works at the Folca 2 building in Folkestone's town centre and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the Specification at Appendices A, B, C and D. This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. The contract is anticipated to start in September 2025 and continue for a period of 36 months (with the option to extend for additional period(s) of up to 12 months), unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Interested suppliers can visit the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and search current opportunities for DN783585. To quote you must complete and return the "Invitation to Quote Response Document" via the portal.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=9f1326d5-1267-f011-813a-005056b64545

Link Description: Tender documents and documents describing the contract services are available to download from proContract once you have signed in and 'expressed interest' on the portal.

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042425-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): total tender sum (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Managing budget contraints (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Managing variations (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): relevant experience (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Resources (30%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender documents and documents describing the contract services are available to download from proContract once you have signed in and 'expressed interest' on the portal.

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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