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title: "Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06742a0e-1349-46c5-a260-5ea0cfcb1520

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## Summary

Kent County Council has successfully awarded a contract for "Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness" within the Financial consultancy services sector (CPV code 66171000). The award follows a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, specifically Lot 2 of the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS). The procurement process has reached its award stage, marked as complete on the 21st of April, 2026. The contract, valued at £528,000, with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the supplier, entails services delivery to Maidstone, England (postal code ME14 1XQ). It covers the period from the 30th of March to the 30th of September, 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities primarily for large consultancy firms with expertise in financial consultancy services and public sector restructuring. With PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a well-established firm, securing the contract, similar large-scale consultancies possessing cross-council service capabilities would be well-equipped to compete for future tenders in this category. The involvement in a multi-council framework demonstrates the expansive reach and demand for such consultancy services, indicating the potential for increasing market exposure and developing expertise in government organisational transitions.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca9c577-d4d3-4e66-a2f3-56b19592dddf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £528,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £528,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca9c577-d4d3-4e66-a2f3-56b19592dddf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca9c577-d4d3-4e66-a2f3-56b19592dddf
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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