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Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract titled "Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness," commencing on 30th March 2026. This contract, valued at £528,000 including VAT, falls under the financial consultancy services category (CPV 66171000). The procurement process utilised a limited method through the London Borough of Barnet's Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS) framework, specifically Lot 2. Located in Maidstone, UKJ4, the procurement reflects the council's strategic aims without prior publication requirements, as it aligns with specific procurement rationale outside standard directive scopes.

This tender, awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in financial consultancy services, especially those that can offer expertise in government reorganisation. Large-scale enterprises with competencies in assurance services can benefit from such contracts. The opportunity highlights the potential for establishing long-term relationships with regional authorities like Kent County Council and positions participating entities to better navigate and influence public sector undertakings.

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Notice Title

Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness

Notice Description

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for CN260709 - Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness. The contract is let in accordance with Lot 2 of the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for CN260709 - Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness. The contract is let in accordance with Lot 2 of the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS).

Procurement Information

This procurement was undertaken via Lot 2 of the the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service. Therefore, no prior publication was required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068700
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040400-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months 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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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