Digital Transformation Solutions and Enterprise Services
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) · Local authority
In brief
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) awarded IT and software and cleaning work to Softcat plc, Telefónica Tech Northern Ireland Limited and Version 1 Solutions Limited and 16 others on 20 April 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £700,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
This Framework provides a compliant, flexible, and outcomes-focused route to market for public sector organisations seeking to deliver digital transformation, operational modernisation, and strategic reform. It supports both targeted interventions and end-to-end delivery models across core service areas. Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers is 0.75% Contracting authorities that may use the framework: This Framework is for use by Customers in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies that exist on 29/09/25 and which fall into one or more of the following categories: •Ministerial government departments •Non ministerial government departments •Executive…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Digital and Service Transformation 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversThis Lot covers services including, but not limited to, the design, delivery, and improvement of digital services and platforms across the public sector. Suppliers must be capable of delivering a full range of the following services, either directly or via a sub-contractor, if they are awarded onto the Framework: •Agile delivery and multidisciplinary teams •AI, RPA, chatbots, and workflow automation •Behavioural insights and user research •Consultancy •CRM systems, customer portals, and online journeys •Digital inclusion and accessibility •Digital strategy and service design •Low-code / no-code platforms •Legacy system replacement and integration •Operational support including hybrid mail services | IT services and software, Management consultancy | £175,000,000 |
| IT, Cloud, and Cyber Services 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversThis Lot covers services including, but not limited to, the design, delivery, and management of digital infrastructure, cloud environments, and cyber security across public sector organisations. Suppliers must be capable of delivering a full range of the following services, either directly or via a sub-contractor, if they are awarded onto the Framework: •Cloud infrastructure, migration, hosting, and hybrid IT models •Consultancy •Cyber security audits, SOC, and penetration testing •Disaster recovery and business continuity •Integration with estates and smart building technologies •IT operations automation (e.g. predictive maintenance) •Managed IT services and support desks •Network and device management •Smart workplace and connectivity solutions | IT services and software, Research and development | £175,000,000 |
| People, Payroll, Pensions and Financial operations 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversThis Lot covers services including, but not limited to, the transformation and management of public sector people operations, payroll, pensions, and procurement/payment functions. Suppliers must be capable of delivering a full range of the following services, either directly or via a sub-contractor, if they are awarded onto the Framework: •AI tools for financial analytics •AI tools for workforce planning •Consultancy •Digital Interviewing Solutions •ERP/finance system integration and workflow design •HR strategy and workforce transformation •Learning & development, performance management •Managed payroll and pensions services •Payment services (e.g. BACS, payment gateways, Open Banking) •Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) and invoice automation platforms •Recruitment and onboarding platforms •TUPE and workforce transition support | Accountancy and audit, Financial services and insurance, Recruitment and staffing | £100,000,000 |
| Estates, Facilities and Asset Management Technology 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversThis Lot covers services including, but not limited to, the use of technology, data, and automation to support smart estates management, statutory compliance, and Net Zero delivery. Suppliers must be capable of delivering a full range of the following services, either directly or via a sub-contractor, if they are awarded onto the Framework: •Asset register digitisation and lifecycle planning •Building Management Systems (BMS) and automation •CAFM platforms for planned and reactive maintenance •Consultancy •Estates dashboards and compliance tracking •Integration with digital and finance infrastructure •IoT sensors (e.g. fire, legionella, occupancy, energy) •Predictive maintenance and analytics platforms •Smart lighting, heating and energy optimisation systems | Cleaning, Security, Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Electrical, Waste and street cleansing, Environmental services, IT services and software, Management consultancy, Architecture and engineering, Property and estates, Facilities management, Energy and utilities | £125,000,000 |
| Strategic Consultancy and Public Sector Reform 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030 What this lot coversThis Lot covers services including, but not limited to, strategic consultancy, organisational reform, and major transformation programme support across the public sector. Suppliers must be capable of delivering a full range of the following services, either directly or via a sub-contractor, if they are awarded onto the Framework: •Business case development (Five Case Model / Green Book) •Equality, diversity, inclusion, and digital inclusion strategies •Governance, devolution, and partnership planning •ICS and health & care integration strategies •Innovation advisory and system redesign •Net Zero strategy and cross-sector collaboration •Organisational strategy and operating model reviews •Portfolio and programme management •Regeneration, levelling up, and place-based design | Management consultancy, Marketing and communications, Research and development | £125,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softcat plc Telefónica Tech Northern Ireland Limited Version 1 Solutions Limited Infosys Ltd Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd (SME) Kadel Consulting Limited (SME) 76 bids received | Digital and Service Transformation | £175,000,000 | Awarded 23 March 2026 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030 |
| Roc Technologies Ltd Softcat plc Ricoh UK Ltd Goaco Group Ltd (SME) Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd (SME) The DMS Digital Group Limited (SME) 49 bids received | IT, Cloud, and Cyber Services | £175,000,000 | Awarded 23 March 2026 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030 |
| Ve3 Global Ltd (SME) Version 1 Solutions Limited Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd (SME) Robpin Limited (SME) Investigo Limited Access Paysuite Ltd (SME) 19 bids received | People, Payroll, Pensions and Financial operations | £100,000,000 | Awarded 23 March 2026 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030 |
| Telefónica Tech Northern Ireland Limited Neo Technology Limited (SME) Ricoh UK Ltd Capita Business Services Better Group Limited (SME) Investigo Limited 10 bids received | Estates, Facilities and Asset Management Technology | £125,000,000 | Awarded 23 March 2026 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030 |
| Inner Circle Consulting Limited (SME) Softcat plc Ve3 Global Ltd (SME) Telefónica Tech Northern Ireland Limited Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd (SME) WM5G Limited (SME) 38 bids received | Strategic Consultancy and Public Sector Reform | £125,000,000 | Awarded 23 March 2026 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 062339-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028331-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 090955-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
64Awards
39Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
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- Investigo Limited2 contracts
- Ricoh UK Ltd2 contracts
- The DMS Digital Group Limited2 contracts
- Ve3 Global Ltd2 contracts
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From notice 062339-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 October 2025, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.