---
title: "Diversity Culture Assessment extension"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Diversity Culture Assessment extension

Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615fc

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board involves a contract titled "Diversity Culture Assessment extension" within the business services sector. This falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The contract has been awarded through a direct award method, with an active award status as of 3rd February 2026. The engagement is set to run for a contract period of 540 days. The primary location for service delivery is the UKJ4 region in the United Kingdom, with the contract initially signed on 6th January 2025. Key stakeholders include the buyer, NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the supplier, Absolute Diversity Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in diversity assessments and consultancy services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the business services industry, particularly those with expertise in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security, are well-suited to compete. The contract's direct award with options for extension provides a stable and predictable revenue stream, ideal for businesses aiming to solidify their presence in public sector partnerships. Additionally, with the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board as the contracting authority, businesses can enhance their portfolio by associating with a reputable body governed by public law.

## Notice

diversity cultural company review

### Lot Information

Lot 1

direct award

Options: The Term may be extended in accordance with Clause 15.2 of Schedule 2 provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than 18 months in total.

### Procurement Information

direct award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009709-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE DIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 19:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009709-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 19:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009706-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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