Expired contract

SC22148 - NEC Contract Management System

Details

Buyer: Kent County Council
Supplier(s): THINKPROJECT UK LIMITED
Value: £120,000
Duration: 11 months
Published: 1 June 2022
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender description

The Professional Services Framework was designed to create a flexible, resilient mechanism to be able to seamlessly procure multidisciplinary technical expertise to support the achievement of Highways, Transportation & Waste’s strategic objectives. The framework was awarded to 4 suppliers in February 2020 for an initial period of three years extendable up to a maximum of four years. In addition, the Major Capital Projects Team requires a system to centrally and auditable manage all communication regarding contracts, including contract processes. Both functions entail the commissioning of NEC contracts which require a system to manage the communications and contract management processes in a way that is auditable, transparent and accurate in order to facilitate project delivery and maximise efficiency.

Timeline

Completed: Award published1 June 2022
Current notice
Completed: Award date2 July 2023
Completed: Contract expiry date31 May 2024

About the buyer

Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

Job title	Phone number	Work email
Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@kent-county-council.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@kent-county-council.gov
Procurement Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@kent-county-council.gov
Category Lead	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@kent-county-council.gov
Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@kent-county-council.gov
Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@kent-county-council.gov