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09 Jul 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Commercial Services Kent Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in West Malling, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "Consultancy Services," falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy services. The process is at the award stage, which was completed on 9th July 2026. The direct procurement method used was below the threshold without the need for competition, and the initial contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2030. The contract's value is £200,000, and it involves operations within the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consultancy sector, to engage in long-term service provision and gain stable revenue streams over a four-year period. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide business and management consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurements. Establishing a contract with an entity like Commercial Services Kent Limited can enhance a company's reputation and professional portfolio, paving the way for further business growth and partnerships with other government bodies.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of Consultancy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c748
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064604-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cantium Business Solutions Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIMLEY ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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