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Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded the contract for the Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner to KPMG LLP, covering several councils across Kent, including Medway, Ashford, and Canterbury, among others. This award marks the procurement stage of the process, focusing on business analysis consultancy services in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 17th August 2025 to 5th December 2025, demonstrating progress in local government reorganisation efforts with critical submissions due to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government by 28th November 2025.

Businesses specialising in strategic consultancy and management frameworks have the opportunity to expand through similar governmental contracts, particularly those experienced in transformation and complex services. Although this particular tender was conducted via a selective procurement method with a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6187, it highlights the lucrative prospects available for large-scale firms able to navigate competitive public sector engagements. The contract represents a significant investment of £185,030, inviting capacity building and strategic implementation roles for firms looking to align with public entities across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded the contract for Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner to KPMG LLP who will work with the Councils across Kent to develop a shared evidence based, options appraisal and a business case comprising of one or more recommendations for Local Government Reorganisation that will form a key part of Kent's submission to Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) by the 28th November 2025. KCC has lead on this procurement and has contract on behalf of the Councils of Kent. The Councils are as follows: - Medway Council - Ashford Borough Council - Canterbury City Council - Dartford Borough Council - Dover District Council - Folkestone & Hythe District Council - Gravesham Borough Council - Maidstone Borough Council - Sevenoaks District Council - Swale Borough Council - Thanet District Council - Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council This contract was awarded by carrying out a mini competition on the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6187 - Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - LOT 3 (complex and transformation)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fdf35be-428a-4601-a54d-e2a9b6cb2499
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918afc2d-4131-4a12-899e-a918b5394232
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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,030 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,030 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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