SC240006 Abnormal Loads Procurement
Details
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Published
- 15 March 2024
- Submission
- 22 April 2024
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
The Kent County Council (KCC) is looking to obtain the services of software that can process the management and checking of abnormal load notifications/movements across KCC’s publicly maintainable road network. The software must provide a fully comprehensive system that can confidently manage an average of 3200 abnormal load notifications per month (capacity for additional requests as required). The system will be providing a statutory service that is vital to protect the structural integrity of assets, typically bridges, on Kents road network. It is anticipated that the supplier will be expected to deliver the contract across a 5-year period. This will consist of a 3-year initial term with an additional 2x1-year extension option. Keywords: Abnormal Loads , Consultancy service, Civil engineering
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published15 March 2024Current notice
- Completed: Submission date22 April 2024
About the buyer
Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov |
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