---
title: "Extension of Framework Agreement for Managed Services Y16018"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aa88"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2021-09-23"
---

# Extension of Framework Agreement for Managed Services Y16018

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aa88

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Kent County Council, trading as KCS, for the title "Extension of Framework Agreement for Managed Services Y16018" in the business services industry sector, covering areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. The process is currently at the Award stage following a limited procurement method, having encountered necessary extensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and operational challenges. The existing framework has been extended until 31st December 2021, with the original award date noted as 25th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed services and outsourcing. Companies engaged in consulting, recruitment, and related business services will find this an ideal platform to secure contracts and grow their market share. The procurement framework is well-suited for established service providers, including those with capabilities to handle large-scale projects, thus presenting an avenue for competitive businesses to expand their reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Extension of Managed Services Framework Agreement Y16018 for the provision of Managed Services for Business Solutions. Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day to day management responsibilities and functions as a strategic method for transforming business

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement Y16018 for the provision of Managed Services for Business Solutions. Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day to day management responsibilities and functions as a strategic method for transforming business. Additional information: This notice is issued retrospectively to advise of the extension of Framework Agreement Y16018 that expired on 25th September 2020. Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the lack of availability of staff to complete a new competitive tender process and inline with Cabinet office guidance PPN 01/20 - (Extending or modifying a contract during its term Regulation 72(1)), plus a cyber attack on KCS restricting the Authority's capability to undertake normal tasks we have extended the Agreement for a further period of one year to a final expiry date of 25th September 2021.

### Procurement Information

This notice is issued retrospectively to advise of the extension of Framework Agreement Y16018 that expired on 25th September 2020. Original Award Notice 2017/S 014-022660 Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the lack of availability of staff to complete a new competitive tender process and inline with Cabinet office guidance PPN 01/20 - (Extending or modifying a contract during its term Regulation 72(1)), plus a cyber attack on KCS restricting the Authority's capability to undertake normal tasks we have extended the Agreement for a further period of one year to a final expiry date of 25th September 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023690-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD T/A CAPITA IT ENTERPRISE SERVICES; KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; RICOH |

## 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

- 23 Sep 2021 at 12:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023690-2021
- 27 Apr 2021 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008983-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:022660-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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