--- title: "SS17034 - Equity Investments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95468ed3-544a-4295-8f91-a40db49c63c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95468ed3-544a-4295-8f91-a40db49c63c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95468ed3-544a-4295-8f91-a40db49c63c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95468ed3-544a-4295-8f91-a40db49c63c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-03" --- # SS17034 - Equity Investments Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95468ed3-544a-4295-8f91-a40db49c63c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95468ed3-544a-4295-8f91-a40db49c63c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95468ed3-544a-4295-8f91-a40db49c63c1.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "SS17034 - Equity Investments" is being conducted by Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and is currently in the active Tender stage. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, with an end date for submissions set for 2nd November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 27th November 2017, with a duration of three years, which includes a two-year initial period and a potential one-year extension. The total value of the contract is £204,000. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in equity investment management or related consultancy services. These businesses would be well suited to demonstrate their capabilities in providing, monitoring, and managing equity investments within a portfolio context. Engaging with this procurement process allows for potential growth and partnerships with Kent County Council, given the innovative nature of the investment services required and the flexible terms of potential contract variations. ## Notice This requirement is for an 'Equity Investments' service for Kent County Council in a Portfolio of Local Organisations. This Tender is a re-Procurement for a Provider of an existing service, to Supply, Purchase, Monitor and Manage Equity Investments in a Portfolio of Organisations and deliver on going sustainable income from these investments. This opportunity is being offered via an open procurement process, with a Selection and Award stage. The Selection stage, stage (1) will comprise of e.g. Mandatory, Discretionary, Financial, Capacity, Experience and Health & Safety Questions. Potential Providers may be rejected at this stage. Stage two (2) will be an Award stage, which will comprise of e.g. Capability, Technical Ability and Pricing questions. During this contract period it may be necessary to revise and vary aspects of this contract, for example: an expansion or reduction of the scope, practises, reporting, Legal requirements and funding aspects. The contract is anticipated to commence upon the 27th November 2017 and will continue for a period of 3 years, made up of a 2 year initial period and an option for a 1 year extension, unless terminated in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Contract, as attached to the Tender document, on the Kent Business Portal. Further background and technical information can be found within the tender documentation. Expression of Interest and Tender Process Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal. In order to submit your interest in this opportunity please select the 'Login and Express an Interest' button located at the bottom of this page. Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account. 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Website Address for documentation and full description: http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (SS17034 - Equity Investments) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f063f9-d1ae-46c1-9c06-0c268b8d4b07 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 26 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £204,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2017 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f063f9-d1ae-46c1-9c06-0c268b8d4b07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f063f9-d1ae-46c1-9c06-0c268b8d4b07 3rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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