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Diversity Culture Assessment extension

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board involves a contract titled "Diversity Culture Assessment extension" within the business services sector. This falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The contract has been awarded through a direct award method, with an active award status as of 3rd February 2026. The engagement is set to run for a contract period of 540 days. The primary location for service delivery is the UKJ4 region in the United Kingdom, with the contract initially signed on 6th January 2025. Key stakeholders include the buyer, NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the supplier, Absolute Diversity Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in diversity assessments and consultancy services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the business services industry, particularly those with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security, are well-suited to compete. The contract's direct award with options for extension provides a stable and predictable revenue stream, ideal for businesses aiming to solidify their presence in public sector partnerships. Additionally, with the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board as the contracting authority, businesses can enhance their portfolio by associating with a reputable body governed by public law.

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Notice Title

Diversity Culture Assessment extension

Notice Description

diversity cultural company review

Lot Information

Lot 1

direct award

Options: The Term may be extended in accordance with Clause 15.2 of Schedule 2 provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than 18 months in total.

Procurement Information

direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009709-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

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

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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABSOLUTE DIVERSITY

Further Information

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