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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, a sub-central government public authority, for the contract titled "Supply Agency MSP KCSP." Located in Maidstone, this tender falls under the "Business services" industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement was executed through a selective process under the existing framework, resulting in the award of a contract valued at £3,000,000, excluding VAT, to Teaching Personnel Limited. The contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, covering all KCSP schools located in the UKJ4 region. The award was completed, with pending signature scheduled by 15 August 2026, following the end of the standstill period on 31 July 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in the provision of managed service provider (MSP) supply services due to the scale and duration of the project. Companies experienced in offering business services, particularly those involved in recruitment and consultancy, would find this tender particularly beneficial. The framework agreement offers consistent engagement, ensuring a stable revenue stream, and allows suppliers to leverage existing infrastructure to meet the service demands effectively. Businesses able to establish strong partnerships with educational bodies or possessing niche expertise in the education sector would be well-suited to deliver value in such a contract environment.

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Notice Title

Supply Agency MSP KCSP

Notice Description

To provide MSP supply services across all KCSP schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME18 5BZ
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
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEACHING PERSONNEL

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