SESLIP DPS - Transformation Network Management

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract titled "SESLIP DPS - Transformation Network Management" to Roocou Consulting Ltd. The procurement process involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the contract identifier SC240046-063, classified under the education and training services category (CPV code: 80000000). The contract will require Roocou to manage the Transformation Network for SESLIP and deliver related conference activities from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028 in Maidstone, England. This contract was awarded on 31st May 2026, with the award stage now complete, and the contract value is £46,875.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in management consulting, particularly those with expertise in educational and training services. The selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system indicates that the process favours businesses registered on such systems, offering a potential avenue for increasing visibility and securing further public sector contracts. Companies like Roocou Consulting Ltd, having benefitted from the SME-focused suitability criteria, exemplify the potential for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

SESLIP DPS - Transformation Network Management

Notice Description

Kent County Council have awarded Roocou Consulting Ltd a contract under SC240046 - SESLIP DPS. The call off will require Roocou to manage the Transformation Network for SESLIP for 2026-2028, and plan, deliver and write up the SESLIP Conference.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-133de2cd-74eb-4b14-91a4-d6eee4e0684e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49e061a-1d68-4829-a46c-12a0fc496596
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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

ROOCOU CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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