SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Transformation Network Support

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the "SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Transformation Network Support" contract, awarded to SPR Consulting Services Ltd. The project falls under the education and training services category and will be executed at a location in Maidstone, England, with the postal code ME14 1XQ. The procurement process was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), initiated as a tender and is now in the award stage. The contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The contract value is £59,000, with a minimum expected value of £32,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing consultancy services within the education and training sector. The awarded contract involves conducting reviews and making strategic recommendations, thus appealing to firms with expertise in assessment and network management. Businesses capable of navigating and leveraging dynamic purchasing systems will find this contract especially advantageous. Enterprises with proven track records of delivering high-quality consultancy services in similar domains may find this project aligns well with their strategic growth plans.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Transformation Network Support

Notice Description

Kent County Council have awarded SPR Consulting Services Ltd a contract under SC240046 - SESLIP DPS. The call off will require SPR to conduct a review of the DCS self assessment and peer challenge process and make recommendations for arrangements in 2026-27 and beyond, and assist in the management of the Transformation Network. This was a direct award under the DPS. There is a 12 month extension option available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c974aaad-134b-4890-aaa6-3d37ce5c2f2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4e4608-43ae-45a7-a722-fcfebbcb5b52
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
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SPR CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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