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title: "Independent Cost Control Consultancy for Kent"
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# Independent Cost Control Consultancy for Kent

Buyer: KENT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e16184b5-2023-4179-a491-90c4574b2c2c

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Kent Police, located in Royston, as the buying organisation. The awarded contract is titled "Independent Cost Control Consultancy for Kent" and falls under the industry category of Evaluation Consultancy Services (CPV 79419000). The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase as of 3rd October 2024. The consultancy services will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom with key dates including the tender period end on 30th September 2024, the contract start date on 7th October 2024, and an end date of 28th March 2025. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value is £74,850.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cost control and evaluation consultancy services, particularly those qualified as SMEs. Matrix SCM was awarded the contract, which indicates that smaller businesses have a viable chance of securing such projects. Businesses adept in providing robust evaluation and cost management services within the specified timeframe and region would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating capability in handling public sector procurement processes.

## Notice

Independent Cost Control Consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3ca400-7fac-4025-8f60-07e726eefcf1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,850 |
| 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 POLICE |
| Locality | ROYSTON |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG8 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Royston Palace |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX SCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3ca400-7fac-4025-8f60-07e726eefcf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d3ca400-7fac-4025-8f60-07e726eefcf1
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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