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Category Management Assessment Contract

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2024 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a Category Management Assessment Contract to Efficio Limited for a value of £48,500. The contract involves reviewing the category management approach within various directorates. The tender was conducted through a competitive quotation process and had a limited procurement method. The contract period runs from 8th July 2024 to 26th August 2024, with the tender period ending on 24th June 2024. The buying organization is Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, England, and the industry category is research and development services.

This contract award offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development services sector, particularly those with expertise in category management assessment. Given the procurement method used, businesses adept at competitive quotation processes may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Although the contract has been awarded, understanding the details of this procurement process can help businesses refine their strategies for future opportunities with Kent County Council and similar public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

Category Management Assessment Contract

Notice Description

Kent County Council have appointed Efficio Limited on a 6-week contract to conduct a review of the category management approach within a number of directorates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0553853-5e31-46bd-b3f9-e7ccee877f19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed8ef89-9226-4bf4-9461-e639804fceee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 26 Aug 2024 1-6 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
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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

EFFICIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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