Scope
Reference
DN773833
Description
The DTCR project is a complex multi-phase project involving a number of stakeholders and, as the main town centre for the Borough, it has a number of differing technical and local stakeholders/contacts and is highly sensitive and political.
Contract 1. Dartford Town Centre Regeneration - Programme Manager 2025 - 2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £261,805 excluding VAT
- £314,166 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 December 2025
Contract dates
- 5 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2026
- 7 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
In the case of unforeseen factors which requires additional time of the programme manager
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| • Mobilisation of the contract for works to Ph 3a Spital Street | 1 months |
| • Project management and successful implementation of ph3A Spital Street works | 1 months |
| Completion of detailed design for Phase 4 | 1 months |
Contract 2. Dartford Town Centre Regeneration - Site Supervisor 2025 - 2026
Supplier
Contract value
- £174,248 excluding VAT
- £209,097.60 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 December 2025
Contract dates
- 5 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2026
- 7 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
For any unforeseen circumstances which requires the site supervisors attention
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| • Completion of pre-construction investigation to facilitate construction | 1 months |
| • Daily management of contract on site and reporting to project manager | 1 months |
| • Liaison with Contractor to deliver construction of ph3A Spital Street works in accordance with detailed design | 1 months |
Contract 3. n/a
Supplier
Contract value
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 December 2025
Contract dates
- 5 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 4 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Contract 4. n/a
Supplier
Contract value
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 December 2025
Contract dates
- 5 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 4 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
The consultant required can only be obtained via Waterman Aspen. The consultant in question has previously been the lead for the DTCR project and due to the complexity of the project they are the only one who can supply the required services with no reasonable alternative. Due to the technical knowledge of the consultant there is an absence of competition. A change in supplier would result in the authority receiving services which are incompatible with the existing works and would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in the operation of the project.
Supplier
WATERMAN ASPEN LIMITED
- Companies House: 02203474
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJXP-5697-DVZM
Pickfords Wharf
London
SE1 9DG
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@watermanaspen.co.uk
Website: http://www.watermanaspen.co.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Dartford Town Centre Regeneration - Programme Manager 2025 - 2026
Contract 2. Dartford Town Centre Regeneration - Site Supervisor 2025 - 2026
Contract 3. n/a
Contract 4. n/a
Contracting authority
Dartford Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZJD-3364-WHJT
Civic Centre, Home Gardens
Dartford
DA1 1DR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dartford Borough Council Procurement team
Telephone: 01322 343434
Email: procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Website: http://www.dartford.gov.uk
Region: UKJ43 - Kent Thames Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government