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Supply of Business Support Services Y25005

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, has completed a procurement process for the supply of business support services under the framework Y25005. This process focuses on services within the industry category of business and management consultancy, classified under CPV code 79400000. The services aim to ensure smooth workflow and compliance within organisations globally, including British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The awarding stage was reached on 27th November 2025, with the contract commencing from 28th November 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2029. The open procedure procurement method allowed for transparent competition among bidders, with a contract value of £750,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, accommodating a variety of business scales from SMEs to large enterprises. The awarded suppliers include notable names such as Posterity Global Ltd, Sailotech UK Ltd, and Serco Ltd, among others, indicating a diverse range of expertise suitable for addressing complex business support needs. Businesses specialising in consultancy and management services, particularly those with capabilities in operational efficiency and compliance management, are well-positioned to compete and thrive under this framework. The inclusion criteria for SMEs and VCSEs particularly highlight a commitment to diverse supplier participation, offering smaller entities a valuable opportunity to expand their market presence by becoming involved in substantial public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Business Support Services Y25005

Notice Description

This Framework will cover the provision of business support Services to help organisations with maintaining internal operations, ensuring a smooth workflow, compliance and overall efficiency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0835e0c-bfd5-4c64-a97d-1c554fa68b68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0211ffa0-5003-491e-bb90-ccec9409d9f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
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 (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

COMMERCIAL SERVICES KENT

INVESTIGO

ISSURED

LIBERATA

PAYROLL EASY

POSTERITY GLOBAL

SAILOTECH

SERCO

TIAA

UHY CONSULTANCY

VE3 GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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