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Community Care Inform Adults Subscription

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Sep 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Kent County Council, an established public authority in the United Kingdom located at County Hall, Maidstone. The contract titled "Community Care Inform Adults Subscription" falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT services, including consulting and software development, and aims to provide access to various resources for social workers and social care professionals. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to MA Education & Music Ltd. The process followed a limited procurement method, designed for below-threshold competition. The contract commences on 19th September 2025 and concludes on 17th July 2026, with a total gross value of £49,485.6. Deliverables are intended for multiple UK regions, ensuring widespread reach and impact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, specifically those specialising in consulting and software development. SMEs, like MA Education & Music Ltd., which are capable of providing specialised digital resources and support for social care professions, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. By participating in contracts of this sort, businesses can leverage the opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector and enhance their service offerings, contributing to overall business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Community Care Inform Adults Subscription

Notice Description

Provision access to journals, research, podcasts, case law and resources for social workers and social care professionals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059997
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056271-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,238 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

MA EDUCATION & MUSIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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