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SC240046 SESLIP DPS Call off 037 - AD Safeguarding, Workforce and Take Your Place

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2025 at 08:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract to Mark Evans Consulting Ltd under the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP) Dynamic Purchasing System for supporting the SESLIP AD Safeguarding Network, Workforce and Take Your Place Projects. The procurement process, categorised under Education and training services (CPV: 80000000), was conducted through a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period begins on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months. This award marks the completion phase of the procurement process for services to be delivered in Maidstone, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services related to safeguarding, workforce management, and collaborative sector improvement initiatives. Businesses with expertise in convening, managing, and organising projects, as well as liaising with various networks, will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. By participating in such procurement opportunities, companies can enhance their portfolio, gain significant project management experience, and establish relations with local councils such as Kent County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC240046 SESLIP DPS Call off 037 - AD Safeguarding, Workforce and Take Your Place

Notice Description

Kent County Council have appointed Mark Evans Consulting Ltd under the SC240046 - South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP) Dynamic Purchasing System to support with SESLIP AD Safeguarding Network, Workforce and Take Your Place Projects. Mark Evans Consulting Ltd will be required to convene, manage, organise and support their work as well as liaise as appropriate with other sector-led improvement initiatives in the south-east, and with other regional or national networks. There is an option to extend this call off by 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec81ed31-4b33-4a58-ba70-700a8421431c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda7a30c-1d02-438b-8299-a6c3524e3f93
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

MARK EVANS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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