Tender

Kent Connects

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2017 at 12:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Connects procurement process is being conducted by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, with a focus on providing software programming and consultancy services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Kent Connects," is currently at the active stage, having been published on 29 June 2017, with a submission deadline set for 28 July 2017. The overall contract value is £105,000, with a minimum value of £85,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2017 and conclude by 1 January 2018. This open procedure invites various service offerings aimed at enhancing the technological infrastructure of public services in Kent.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in ICT, particularly those specialising in software development, cloud strategies, and technical procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing them with a platform to showcase their solutions in a collaborative multi-agency environment. Businesses with expertise in digital transformation and IT consultancy will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute to a key partnership aimed at improving public service efficiencies across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent Connects

Notice Description

Kent Connects is a successful, nationally recognised multi-agency partnership of public service providers, comprising all Kent and Medway councils, Kent Police, Kent Fire & Rescue Service and South East Commissioning Support Unit (SECSU). Established in 2002 as an e-Government partnership, Kent Connects is funded by its partners with Kent County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority. With ICT and Digital as the backbone to the most public service functions, technology is recognised as one of the keys to successful and efficient services. Kent Connects has already invested in a single, county wide IT infrastructure (both technology and people). Outline Scope of Work The Kent Connects Action Plan outlines core projects that have been identified by partners to take forward on their behalf. Several will be delivered by the Partnership Office but the additional projects outlined below, sponsored by the Joint Kent Chief Executives, have been identified as part of the 'Futures' work. The Kent Connects Office will also provide additional support. Lot 1 - Digital Lot 2 - Cloud Strategy Lot 3 - Technical Procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a28b190-0f36-4550-98fb-17363477b16a
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 1 Jan 2018 1-6 months
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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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