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Recover, Pivot and Scale

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent public procurement process, Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, has completed the award under the title "Recover, Pivot and Scale." This initiative is part of the Kent & Medway Growth Hub Enhanced business support programme, aimed at fostering growth in the region's economic partnership. The procurement primarily falls under the services category, specifically targeting business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract was awarded to SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED, and the procurement process followed a limited competition method due to its below-threshold classification. Key dates include the contract signing on 27th March 2026, with the operational period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027. The total value awarded is £150,000 net, with a gross amount of £180,000, providing significant support to businesses within the defined parameters.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised business services, to expand their operations in the Kent and Medway area. Companies involved in consulting, marketing, law, and security services could particularly benefit from this programme, given the focus on these sectors. The initiative supports enterprises that demonstrate high growth potential and ambition, thus it is ideal for SMEs aiming to scale their operations. Engaging in such programmes can offer businesses the chance to secure substantial contracts with local councils, thereby enhancing their visibility and establishing a partnership with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Recover, Pivot and Scale

Notice Description

To deliver a Kent & Medway Growth Hub Enhanced business support programme, Recover, Pivot and Scale across the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership, supporting those businesses with the opportunity, ambition, and greatest potential to grow, operating in the listed priority sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042082-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTER SOCIETY

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