--- title: "Kent Connects" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-30" --- # Kent Connects Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc2155a4-35c5-4a94-9c9d-947c11461546.json) ## Summary The Kent Connects procurement process is being conducted by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, with a focus on providing software programming and consultancy services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Kent Connects," is currently at the active stage, having been published on 29 June 2017, with a submission deadline set for 28 July 2017. The overall contract value is £105,000, with a minimum value of £85,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2017 and conclude by 1 January 2018. This open procedure invites various service offerings aimed at enhancing the technological infrastructure of public services in Kent. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in ICT, particularly those specialising in software development, cloud strategies, and technical procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing them with a platform to showcase their solutions in a collaborative multi-agency environment. Businesses with expertise in digital transformation and IT consultancy will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute to a key partnership aimed at improving public service efficiencies across the region. ## Notice Kent Connects is a successful, nationally recognised multi-agency partnership of public service providers, comprising all Kent and Medway councils, Kent Police, Kent Fire & Rescue Service and South East Commissioning Support Unit (SECSU). Established in 2002 as an e-Government partnership, Kent Connects is funded by its partners with Kent County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority. With ICT and Digital as the backbone to the most public service functions, technology is recognised as one of the keys to successful and efficient services. Kent Connects has already invested in a single, county wide IT infrastructure (both technology and people). Outline Scope of Work The Kent Connects Action Plan outlines core projects that have been identified by partners to take forward on their behalf. Several will be delivered by the Partnership Office but the additional projects outlined below, sponsored by the Joint Kent Chief Executives, have been identified as part of the 'Futures' work. The Kent Connects Office will also provide additional support. Lot 1 - Digital Lot 2 - Cloud Strategy Lot 3 - Technical Procurement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a28b190-0f36-4550-98fb-17363477b16a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 1 Jan 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2017 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a28b190-0f36-4550-98fb-17363477b16a - 29 Jun 2017 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a28b190-0f36-4550-98fb-17363477b16a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a28b190-0f36-4550-98fb-17363477b16a 30th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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