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title: "Recover, Pivot and Scale"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693b7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# Recover, Pivot and Scale

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693b7

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## Summary

In a recent public procurement process, Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, has completed the award under the title "Recover, Pivot and Scale." This initiative is part of the Kent & Medway Growth Hub Enhanced business support programme, aimed at fostering growth in the region's economic partnership. The procurement primarily falls under the services category, specifically targeting business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract was awarded to SMARTER SOCIETY LIMITED, and the procurement process followed a limited competition method due to its below-threshold classification. Key dates include the contract signing on 27th March 2026, with the operational period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027. The total value awarded is £150,000 net, with a gross amount of £180,000, providing significant support to businesses within the defined parameters.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised business services, to expand their operations in the Kent and Medway area. Companies involved in consulting, marketing, law, and security services could particularly benefit from this programme, given the focus on these sectors. The initiative supports enterprises that demonstrate high growth potential and ambition, thus it is ideal for SMEs aiming to scale their operations. Engaging in such programmes can offer businesses the chance to secure substantial contracts with local councils, thereby enhancing their visibility and establishing a partnership with public authorities.

## Notice

To deliver a Kent & Medway Growth Hub Enhanced business support programme, Recover, Pivot and Scale across the Kent and Medway Economic Partnership, supporting those businesses with the opportunity, ambition, and greatest potential to grow, operating in the listed priority sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042082-2026 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## 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 | SMARTER SOCIETY |

## 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

- 7 May 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042082-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042082-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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