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SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Regional Improvement Projects 2025-2027

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 07:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract to Roocou Consulting Ltd under the SC240046 - SESLIP DPS for Regional Improvement Projects 2025-2027. This project falls under the "Education and training services" industry category. Located in Maidstone, England, the procurement was initiated through a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS). The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract starting on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, involves managing several initiatives from the SESLIP Regional Improvement Plan for 2025-26, including the Transformation Network and various Kinship-related projects. Key details were published on 7th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such contracts due to the suitability criteria. Engaging in this project will allow businesses to expand their network in local government contracts and contribute to regional development initiatives, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. The strategic involvement in dynamic purchasing systems can also enhance business growth by accessing a wider array of governmental projects in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Regional Improvement Projects 2025-2027

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 following projects from the SESLIP Regional Improvement Plan 2025-26: * Project No. 16: Transformation Network * Project No. 24: Widening community involvement in fostering * Project No. 26: Coproducing a regional Kinship local offer, focusing on less heard voices * Project No. 27: Business case for Kinship Connected * Project No. 28: Piloting Kinship Reach This was a direct award under the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61648df6-e566-4774-9bcb-6637e3a210fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70bdf7fe-9a7e-4231-b06a-0c7828eb5756
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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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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