Published date: 30 June 2017

Last edited date: 30 June 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 July 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software programming and consultancy services - 72200000

  • Computer support and consultancy services - 72600000

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£85,000 to £105,000

Procurement reference

KBPTWBC001-DN285358-11278363

Published date

30 June 2017

Closing date

28 July 2017

Contract start date

1 October 2017

Contract end date

1 January 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Kent Connects is a successful, nationally recognised multi-agency partnership of public service providers, comprising all Kent and Medway councils, Kent Police, Kent Fire & Rescue Service and South East Commissioning Support Unit (SECSU). Established in 2002 as an e-Government partnership, Kent Connects is funded by its partners with Kent County Council (KCC) as the Contracting Authority.

With ICT and Digital as the backbone to the most public service functions, technology is recognised as one of the keys to successful and efficient services. Kent Connects has already invested in a single, county wide IT infrastructure (both technology and people).

Outline Scope of Work

The Kent Connects Action Plan outlines core projects that have been identified by partners to take forward on their behalf. Several will be delivered by the Partnership Office but the additional projects outlined below, sponsored by the Joint Kent Chief Executives, have been identified as part of the 'Futures' work. The Kent Connects Office will also provide additional support.

Lot 1 - Digital
Lot 2 - Cloud Strategy
Lot 3 - Technical Procurement


About the buyer

Contact name

Dan Hutchins

Address

Town Hall
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1RS
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1892526121

Email

dan.hutchins@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk