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CN250532 Local Growth Plan Evidence Support

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "CN250532 Local Growth Plan Evidence Support" under the "services" industry category. This procurement, positioned within the region of Maidstone, United Kingdom, was in the "award" and "contract" stages and related to the development of strategic Local Growth Plans. The procurement method employed was below threshold with limited competition, concluding with Metro Dynamics Limited as the awarded supplier. The contract, signed on 20th October 2025 and active from 22nd October 2025, is valued at £67,614 gross, running until 22nd January 2026. The award focused on business and management consultancy services aiming to support local economic plans and investment strategies.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly those specialising in local economic development and strategic framework planning. Enterprises with expertise in business and management consultancy services stand to benefit from engagements aiming to align regional economic strengths with national policy goals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capability to deliver comprehensive sectoral development support and foster innovative partnerships are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially given the focus on sub-central government needs and infrastructure development priorities demonstrated by Kent County Council. This could serve as a stepping stone for companies looking to enhance their portfolios and expand their presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250532 Local Growth Plan Evidence Support

Notice Description

Local Growth Plans are strategic frameworks developed by regional or local authorities to articulate economic ambitions, coordinate investment, and drive forward prosperity at place level. Such plans are a requirement for Mayoral Combined Authorities, providing a blueprint for investment priorities, sectoral development, and collaborative action around innovation, infrastructure, and skills. They will play a pivotal role in aligning local strengths with national policy objectives, shaping the case for government and private investment, and ensuring that localities are positioned to capture emerging economic opportunities. Kent County Council identified a number of candidates who were invited to submit a tender to provide support for the development of the Kent & Medway Local Growth Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068769-2025
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 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
joseph.kay@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

METRO DYNAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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