AwardedAwarded 20 April 2026

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.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

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
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 agencies of government •Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), including advisory NDPBs, executive NDPBs, and tribunal NDPBs •Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies (ASPBs) •Police forces •Fire and rescue services •Ambulance services •Maritime and coastguard agency services •NHS bodies •Educational bodies or establishments including state schools (nursery schools, primary schools, middle or high schools, secondary schools, special schools), academies, colleges, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), further education colleges and universities •Hospices •National Parks •Housing associations, including registered social landlords •Third sector and charities •Citizens advice bodies •Councils, including county councils, district councils, county borough councils, community councils, London borough councils, unitary councils, metropolitan This also includes any public bodies or authorities established or restructured as a result of governance changes introduced under the English Devolution bill Suppliers are advised that the Contracting Authority and its Customers reserve the right to supply the tendered goods, services, and commodities to companies that have a majority public sector ownership by any of the public sector bodies referred to above during the Framework period as stated in this document, for the purpose of selling to other public, private and third sector organisations.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Digital and Service Transformation
1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030
What this lot covers

This 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 covers

This 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 covers

This 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 covers

This 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 covers

This 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

WinnerLotValueDates
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

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 062339-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 028331-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 090955-2026

About the buyer

  1. CCM1379 - OHU Software

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for LincolnshireNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestIT services and software, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £82kestimated
  2. Design Consultancy Framework

    Oxford Health NHS Foundation TrustSouth EastManagement consultancy, IT services and software

    Closing soon2 days leftExpress interest11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4.5mframework ceiling
  3. TWBC - Payment Kiosk

    Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilSouth EastOffice supplies and equipment, IT services and software

    Closing soon4 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    Value not stated
  4. Joint DBS System

    The Police and Crime Commissioner for SurreySouth EastIT services and software

    Closing soon4 days left

    £2.8mestimated
  5. ASPH/RSFT Local Risk Management System (LRMS)

    Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustSouth EastIT services and software

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £630kestimated

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.