Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent Community Health N H S Foundation Trust
110-120 Eureka Park,Upper Pemberton, Kennington
ASHFORD
TN254AZ
Contact
Sarah Woodcock
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Thanet Hub
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Feasibility option(s) for a new Estates Office Building.
Covers professional architect, principal designer (CDM and BSA), civils, structures, mechanical, electrical and public health consultant services.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £280,951.86
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Feasibility option(s) for a new Estates Office Building.
Covers professional architect, principal designer (CDM and BSA), civils, structures, mechanical, electrical and public health consultant services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The decision to directly award the contract for architectural and design services to Hunters for the Carey Building project is based on the pressing need to appoint a capable firm quickly, due to stringent time constraints. Given the critical timelines of the project, there is no practical opportunity to conduct a comprehensive market exploration for alternative service providers.
Hunters have been selected because of their proven capability to mobilise rapidly and deliver within the required timeframes. Hunters' have the capacity to meet these specific demands, ensure confidence in their ability to handle the project efficiently, without the delays that could arise from a lengthy procurement process.
This decision has been made to ensure the successful and timely completion of the project and is based solely on operational needs and practical considerations".
Due to the unforeseen short timescales for this project, a direct award was done under Framework SBS Construction Consultancy Services Lot 1 Architectural Services.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hunter & Partners
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
02290829
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £280,951.86
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford
Country
United Kingdom