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Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has successfully awarded a contract for "Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness" within the Financial consultancy services sector (CPV code 66171000). The award follows a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, specifically Lot 2 of the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS). The procurement process has reached its award stage, marked as complete on the 21st of April, 2026. The contract, valued at £528,000, with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the supplier, entails services delivery to Maidstone, England (postal code ME14 1XQ). It covers the period from the 30th of March to the 30th of September, 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities primarily for large consultancy firms with expertise in financial consultancy services and public sector restructuring. With PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a well-established firm, securing the contract, similar large-scale consultancies possessing cross-council service capabilities would be well-equipped to compete for future tenders in this category. The involvement in a multi-council framework demonstrates the expansive reach and demand for such consultancy services, indicating the potential for increasing market exposure and developing expertise in government organisational transitions.

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Notice Title

Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness

Notice Description

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for CN260709 - Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness. The contract is let in accordance with Lot 2 of the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06742a0e-1349-46c5-a260-5ea0cfcb1520
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca9c577-d4d3-4e66-a2f3-56b19592dddf
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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