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title: "Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068700"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068700

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract titled "Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness," commencing on 30th March 2026. This contract, valued at £528,000 including VAT, falls under the financial consultancy services category (CPV 66171000). The procurement process utilised a limited method through the London Borough of Barnet's Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS) framework, specifically Lot 2. Located in Maidstone, UKJ4, the procurement reflects the council's strategic aims without prior publication requirements, as it aligns with specific procurement rationale outside standard directive scopes.

This tender, awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in financial consultancy services, especially those that can offer expertise in government reorganisation. Large-scale enterprises with competencies in assurance services can benefit from such contracts. The opportunity highlights the potential for establishing long-term relationships with regional authorities like Kent County Council and positions participating entities to better navigate and influence public sector undertakings.

## Notice

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for CN260709 - Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness. The contract is let in accordance with Lot 2 of the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for CN260709 - Local Government Reorganisation Preparedness. The contract is let in accordance with Lot 2 of the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service (CCAS).

### Procurement Information

This procurement was undertaken via Lot 2 of the the London Borough of Barnet framework for Cross Council Assurance Service. Therefore, no prior publication was required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040400-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £528,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 10:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040400-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035929-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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