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title: "SC240046 SESLIP DPS Call off 033 - Challenge Facilitation"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC240046 SESLIP DPS Call off 033 - Challenge Facilitation

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15801d34-30a2-449a-8e0e-fa88072b4bda

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## Summary

Kent County Council has awarded a contract to CJB Leadership and Consultancy Ltd for the provision of education and training services under the SC240046 SESLIP DPS Call off 033 - Challenge Facilitation. This contract, part of the South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP) Regional Improvement Programme, focuses on supporting DCS Peer Challenges across the SE19 region. The contract commenced on 1st February 2025 and will run until 28th February 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The project aims to improve strategic approaches and support strong local area SEND inspection outcomes, with services being delivered in Kent, specifically in ME14 1XQ. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the process reaching the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those focused on strategic development and provision enhancement within the education sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as reflected in the suitability criteria. The contract's nature involves facilitating and managing DCS Peer Challenges, making it ideal for companies with expertise in educational leadership, consultancy, and inspection support services. Engaging in this contract not only provides a substantial financial opportunity, with a total value of £38,750, but also the potential to extend the contract term and further solidify the company's standing in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

Kent County Council have appointed CJB Leadership and Consultancy Ltd under the SC240046 - South East Sector Led Improvement Partnership (SESLIP) Dynamic Purchasing System to support with the DCS Peer Challenges as part of the SESLIP Regional Improvement Programme. This requires CJB to support partnerships across the SE19 region to help them to develop their strategic approach and provision, to support strong local area SEND inspection outcomes and any resulting areas for development. They will also be required to convene, organize, manage and facilitate up to 2 DCS Peer Challenges per year as part of the SESLIP Regional Improvement Programme. There is an option to extend this call off contract by a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b9fcd7-8587-44fa-98fd-ad6358dc72be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,750 |
| 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 | CJB LEADERSHIP AND CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b9fcd7-8587-44fa-98fd-ad6358dc72be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b9fcd7-8587-44fa-98fd-ad6358dc72be
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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