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Visitor Economy Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2024 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for "Visitor Economy Services" to support the Kent & Medway Economic Framework. This service-oriented contract falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security. The procurement was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to Visit Kent Limited, an SME, with a contract period from 1st October 2024 to 31st October 2025. The total contract value is £269,500. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th September 2024, with the award notice published on 5th November 2024. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in business services, particularly those focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts due to their inclusion within the procurement criteria. For companies looking to expand their footprint in the South East region, or those aiming to partner with established local authorities like Kent County Council, this contract serves as a promising avenue for business growth and networking. It highlights the demand for comprehensive business service solutions to support local economic frameworks, making it an attractive prospect for competitive and innovative business providers.

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Notice Title

Visitor Economy Services

Notice Description

Visitor Economy Services for Kent & Medway, to support the priorities set out in the Kent & Medway Economic Framework. The contract may be extended until 31 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2fbef83-d266-43f7-b416-56e5303124af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62633caf-657f-45fb-9f8e-0e056a893739
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VISIT KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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