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title: "Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner"
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# Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fdf35be-428a-4601-a54d-e2a9b6cb2499

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## Summary

Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded the contract for the Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner to KPMG LLP, covering several councils across Kent, including Medway, Ashford, and Canterbury, among others. This award marks the procurement stage of the process, focusing on business analysis consultancy services in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract period extends from 17th August 2025 to 5th December 2025, demonstrating progress in local government reorganisation efforts with critical submissions due to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government by 28th November 2025.

Businesses specialising in strategic consultancy and management frameworks have the opportunity to expand through similar governmental contracts, particularly those experienced in transformation and complex services. Although this particular tender was conducted via a selective procurement method with a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6187, it highlights the lucrative prospects available for large-scale firms able to navigate competitive public sector engagements. The contract represents a significant investment of £185,030, inviting capacity building and strategic implementation roles for firms looking to align with public entities across the region.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded the contract for Local Government Reorganisation Strategic Partner to KPMG LLP who will work with the Councils across Kent to develop a shared evidence based, options appraisal and a business case comprising of one or more recommendations for Local Government Reorganisation that will form a key part of Kent's submission to Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) by the 28th November 2025. KCC has lead on this procurement and has contract on behalf of the Councils of Kent. The Councils are as follows: - Medway Council - Ashford Borough Council - Canterbury City Council - Dartford Borough Council - Dover District Council - Folkestone & Hythe District Council - Gravesham Borough Council - Maidstone Borough Council - Sevenoaks District Council - Swale Borough Council - Thanet District Council - Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council This contract was awarded by carrying out a mini competition on the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6187 - Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - LOT 3 (complex and transformation)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918afc2d-4131-4a12-899e-a918b5394232 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,030 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,030 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918afc2d-4131-4a12-899e-a918b5394232

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918afc2d-4131-4a12-899e-a918b5394232
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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