Award

Kent Business Portal

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 10:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for an e-tendering system to BiP Solutions Ltd via the G-Cloud 14 framework. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is in the Award stage, and the mobilisation phase begins on 1 April 2025, with the service commencing on 1 October 2025. The contract will run for three years with the option to extend for one additional year. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13 March 2025, and the award being published on 2 April 2025. The total contract value is £155,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in consulting, software development, internet services, and support. The selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process tailored for established suppliers. As Kent County Council aims to enhance their e-tendering capabilities, suitable firms can leverage their expertise to support public sector digital transformation, thereby fostering business growth through long-term, high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent Business Portal

Notice Description

Kent County Council have awarded a contract for an e-tendering system via the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) to BiP Solutions Ltd. The contract starts mobilisation 01/04/2025 for a service commencement date of 01/10/2025. The contract is to run for 3 years with an option to extend for 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ac5123f-6efb-4e41-92a5-39b3db82239d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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