Award

SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Targeted Support 2025-27

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 07:15

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the "SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Targeted Support 2025-27" contract, focusing on education and training services within the Maidstone area. The contract, valued at £75,000, was awarded to CJB Leadership and Consultancy Ltd via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS). This selective procurement process was initiated to support the SESLIP Regional Improvement Plan for 2025-26. The contract began on 1st August 2025 and is set to end on 31st July 2026, with an optional 12-month extension available. The procurement stage was the award, finalised as of 31st July 2025.

This tender offers substantial prospects for businesses specialising in education consultancy and support services, particularly those capable of managing targeted support initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to engage with this contract, as indicated by Kent County Council's suitability criteria. This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their involvement in regional improvement projects, potentially enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base within the public sector in England.

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Notice Title

SC240046 - SESLIP DPS - Targeted Support 2025-27

Notice Description

Kent County Council have awarded CJB Leadership and Consultancy Ltd a contract under SC240046 - SESLIP DPS. The call off will require CJB to lead Targeted Support in the SESLIP Regional Improvement Plan 2025-26. They will also need to produce a prospectus for the programme; to broker packages of support and to recruit teams of subject matter experts and consultants to deliver the project. They will also need to support the project managers in the delivery of up to 15 small packages of targeted support in 2025-26. This was a direct award under the DPS. There is a 12-month extension option in this call off contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e88a1a0b-a6ce-4697-b568-32bf04bff809
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eba763c-8376-44d3-bdbc-bd8be8ed8da8
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
Alex Forster
Contact Email
alexander.forster@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CJB LEADERSHIP AND CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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