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title: "SN260652 Business Connectivity (Digital Infrastructure) Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068137"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# SN260652 Business Connectivity (Digital Infrastructure) Study

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068137

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## Summary

Kent County Council has recently concluded a procurement process for the "SN260652 Business Connectivity (Digital Infrastructure) Study" to establish an evidence base on broadband and mobile connectivity for businesses in Kent. This contract falls under the services industry category and was completed through a limited procurement method, aimed at under-threshold competition. Grey Sky Consulting Limited has been awarded the contract, which spans from 23rd February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £36,000. The procurement was conducted under the business category of technical analysis or consultancy services.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with expertise in digital infrastructure and connectivity studies. Such projects usually benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Grey Sky Consulting Limited, seeking to expand their portfolios by working with local government bodies. The outcomes of this project may open avenues for further collaborations with public authorities as they look to private partners to support initiatives impacting digital policy and development. Companies with a robust understanding of the telecommunications landscape and government policy interactions would be well-suited to pursue future opportunities in this domain.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to establish an evidence base to understand the extent to which businesses across Kent are able to access the fixed broadband and mobile connectivity they need. This evidence base will be used to make the case to government and private investors, and underpin future programme and policy development. KCC have concluded the procurement process for a provider of the Business Connectivity Study.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033376-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREY SKY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033376-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033376-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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