Award

Recruitment for a Consultancy role

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 May 2025 at 14:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The shown procurement process, managed by Kent County Council, involves the recruitment for a consultancy role focused on business services in sectors like law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement includes several key responsibilities, such as briefing meetings and preliminary interviews, with significant interactions involving senior council leaders. This tender falls within the 'Public authority - sub-central government' industry category and extends to multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC through UKK. The current status of the process is the 'Award' stage, signalling completion with key dates indicating the main contract period from 2nd May 2025 to 18th July 2025, with potential for extension.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities specifically for businesses in the consulting and recruitment industries, particularly those capable of engaging at a strategic level with public authorities. Large-scale firms, like Berwick Partners T/A IRG Advisors LLP, which was successfully awarded this contract, may find this area lucrative thanks to its expansive regional scope and the potential for contract renewal. Engaging in such projects could become a cornerstone for companies aiming to expand their service offerings and client base within the public sector. The 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method denotes a non-standard selection process potentially favourable for specialist firms accustomed to working within public authority frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment for a Consultancy role

Notice Description

"Recruitment for a Consultant whose duties include the following: * Briefing meetings * Presenting proposals to senior council leaders and Members * Weekly progress reports * Shortlisting meeting * Participation in preliminary interviews * Obtaining references for shortlisted candidates "

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019166-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@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

BERWICK PARTNERS T/A IRG ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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