Award

Recruitment for a Consultancy Role

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

14 May 2025 at 10:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the recruitment of a consultancy role, which aligns with their sub-central government initiative. The contract, notably falling under the “Recruitment services” category, is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. With the procurement method identified as limited competition, this tender progressed through to the award stage, completing its cycle on 14th May 2025. The significant date to note is the contract period, which starts on the 23rd May 2025 and ends on the 31st October 2025. This procurement process follows the legal framework established by the UK Public General Acts 2023.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those that can provide consultancy services to public authorities. While the competition was limited in scope, businesses operating on a large scale, like the appointed supplier Berwick Partners, are well-suited to such contracts. Such opportunities can facilitate business growth by associating with substantial public sector contracts, providing consistent workflows and enhancing reputational capital within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment for a Consultancy Role

Notice Description

Recruitment for a Consultant that's 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-0512cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diane.christie@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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