Tender

Supply of Business Support Services Y25005

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services) has initiated an open tender for the supply of business support services under the title "Supply of Business Support Services Y25005". This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The services are intended for various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the end date for submissions set for 11 March 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2025 and will conclude on 31 January 2029, with an estimated contract value of GBP 750,000,000.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in advisory and consultancy services, aged debt recovery, audit and compliance services, customer service solutions, financial services, HR services, IT services, operational support, payroll, procurement services including contract management, project management, source-to-pay solutions, and workplace automation and digitalisation. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Given the wide range of services required and the high contract value, this tender is particularly well-suited for companies looking to expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and achieve significant business growth through long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Business Support Services Y25005

Notice Description

This Framework will cover the provision of business support Services to help organisations with maintaining internal operations, ensuring a smooth workflow, compliance and overall efficiency. Awarded Suppliers will be expected be able to provide all of the below requirements, including but not limited to: *Advisory and Consultancy services *Aged debt recovery *Audit services *Compliance services *Customer service solutions *Financial services *HR services *IT services *Operational support *Payroll *Procurement Services including Contract Management *Project Management *Source-to-pay *Workplace automation and digitalisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52084748-4142-44bf-b916-9e0af4132296
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4652f20a-2942-4ede-99e3-505f43700464
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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