Scope
Reference
CN250481
Description
The Old Rectory Business Centre in Northfleet is a Kent County Council (KCC) owned facility that has been offering high quality office space to local businesses since 2009. The Council purchased the property from Gravesham Borough Council in 2004 with the intention of bringing the vacant building back into viable economic use.
The centre is a Grade II* Listed building with a modern Annexe. The centre offers 28 furnished offices providing a minimum of 100 workstations. Presently, it is almost at full occupancy (96%), with a wide variety of businesses operating from the centre.
The Council are running a procurement process to procure a provider of management service at the facility, commencing on February 1st 2026. Further information relating to the facility and service requirements can be found within the tender documents.
Please note that the service generates revenue for the Council. The contract value represents the estimated forecasted revenue for the Council during the contract term.
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https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986434048
Total value (estimated)
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2026 and will continue for a period of 1 year unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 3 years (1+1+1) depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes. In summary, the total term is 4 years if all potential contract extensions are taken.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70000000 - Real estate services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 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)
9 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Quality |
| Criterion 2 | Price |
Weighting description
Price is not the only award criteria and all criterion are stated in the procurement documents.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Joseph Kay
Email: Joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government