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title: "Visitor Economy Services"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-05"
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# Visitor Economy Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2fbef83-d266-43f7-b416-56e5303124af

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for "Visitor Economy Services" to support the Kent & Medway Economic Framework. This service-oriented contract falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security. The procurement was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to Visit Kent Limited, an SME, with a contract period from 1st October 2024 to 31st October 2025. The total contract value is £269,500. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th September 2024, with the award notice published on 5th November 2024. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in business services, particularly those focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts due to their inclusion within the procurement criteria. For companies looking to expand their footprint in the South East region, or those aiming to partner with established local authorities like Kent County Council, this contract serves as a promising avenue for business growth and networking. It highlights the demand for comprehensive business service solutions to support local economic frameworks, making it an attractive prospect for competitive and innovative business providers.

## Notice

Visitor Economy Services for Kent & Medway, to support the priorities set out in the Kent & Medway Economic Framework. The contract may be extended until 31 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62633caf-657f-45fb-9f8e-0e056a893739 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £269,500 |
| 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 | VISIT KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62633caf-657f-45fb-9f8e-0e056a893739

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62633caf-657f-45fb-9f8e-0e056a893739
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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