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CN250503 KCC NEC Contract Administration System

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council (KCC), which sought a supplier for its NEC Contract Administration System, categorised under 'Software package and information systems'. This procurement, identified as "CN250503", was executed using a limited award procedure, exempt from the usual publication requirements due to it being under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The status of the procurement is complete, with the contract awarded to Thinkproject UK Ltd on 31 March 2026, for a value of £198,000. The procurement was specifically for the Kent region, with the delivery address located in the South East UK, designated as region UKJ4.

This opportunity showcases potential growth for businesses that can offer advanced software solutions, particularly those involved in information systems and contract management. Large-scale companies like Thinkproject UK Ltd, which can swiftly provide digital solutions tailored to public administration needs, are well-suited candidates for such contracts. It demonstrates how aligning with government procurement frameworks like G-Cloud can facilitate entry and expansion in the public sector market, thereby promoting business growth through contractual partnerships with government entities like Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

CN250503 KCC NEC Contract Administration System

Notice Description

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (KCC) NEC Contract Administration System GCloud call off

Lot Information

Lot 1

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (KCC) NEC Contract Administration System

Procurement Information

Contract is awarded under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067faa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKPROJECT

Further Information

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