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Specialist Business Consultancy Advice

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for "Specialist Business Consultancy Advice," focusing on providing specialised consultancy on business processes and procedures. The procurement is categorised under general management consultancy services in the services industry, with the contracting location in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is noted as complete, and the direct procurement method was utilised, specifically falling below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 14 April 2026 and ended on 30 April 2026, with a total gross value of £60,420. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was awarded the contract as the supplier.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those offering expertise in business process optimisation. Large-scale consultancy firms, like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which was ultimately awarded the contract, would be well-suited for similar opportunities that might arise with Kent County Council and other public authorities. Companies with a strategic approach and advanced capabilities in service provision in the UK can gain competitive advantage from understanding the needs of local councils and delivering high-quality, timely consultancy solutions.

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Notice Title

Specialist Business Consultancy Advice

Notice Description

Specials Consultancy advice on business processes and procedures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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