Funding Solutions
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) · Local authority
In brief
Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) is looking for suppliers for financial services work (South East).
It is a framework worth up to £400,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 26 January 2027.
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.
Bids close at 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 5pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026
- Bids by
- 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026
How bids are scored
Price 30% · Quality 60% · Social Value 10%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 38 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £400,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Conditions
- Suppliers pay a fee of 0.5% of the value of work won through this framework.
What the notice says
The Authority is seeking suitably qualified Candidates to bid to enter into Framework Agreements with the Authority to provide the Services to Customers under Call-Off Contracts Potentially seeking to provide: The Services Lessors are invited to offer financial leasing services for a broad range of ICT assets required by NHS organisations including (but not limited to): CRACOE medical equipment including (but not limited to) nuclear medicine, MRI scanners, CT scanners, contrast injectors, radiotherapy, angiography and fluoroscopy, lithotripters, bone densitometers, digital mammography, mobile image intensifiers, static x-ray, mobile x-ray; Non-CRACOE medical equipment including (but not…Read the full description
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: csg.delta-esourcing.com.
- Send clarification questions before 5pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Capped Funding Solutions 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the provision of funding solutions where the rental payable by the Customer is subject to a defined Cap, as set out in the Framework Agreement. There is no restriction on the underlying project or asset value, subject to the applicable terms of the Framework. The scope includes, but is not limited to: •CRACOE medical equipment, including: nuclear medicine, MRI scanners, CT scanners, contrast injectors, radiotherapy, angiography, fluoroscopy, lithotripters, bone densitometers, digital mammography, mobile image intensifiers, static and mobile X-ray equipment •Non-CRACOE medical equipment, including: ophthalmology, surgical equipment, microscopes, medical lasers, flexible and rigid endoscopy, ventilators, anaesthesia equipment, dental capital equipment, neonatal incubators, ECG, defibrillators, operating tables, patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps, renal/haemodialysis equipment, bladder scanners, robotics, ultrasound, electrosurgical generators •Decontamination and sterilisation equipment, including dental decontamination •Measuring, analysis and testing equipment, including pathology and laboratory equipment •Drones, robotics, uncrewed, autonomous and remotely operated systems, including but not limited to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous and remotely operated equipment, associated sensors and payloads, imaging equipment, control systems, docking and charging infrastructure, and related hardware and software •Estates, infrastructure and modular solutions including but not limited to modular buildings (permanent and temporary), portable cabins, storage units, estates plant and machinery, car parking elements, waste management, catering equipment •Green technology and energy solutions including but not limited to solar systems, battery and energy storage systems, heat pumps, LED solutions, building energy management and smart energy systems, low carbon and decarbonisation technologies, and EV charging infrastructure •Vehicles solutions including but not limited to ambulances and patient transport, cars, vans, minibuses, plant vehicles, material handling equipment. This lot may also include fleet management solutions, telematics and tracking systems This Lot is intended for: •All types and value projects •Bespoke or complex financing structures •Clinical infrastructure investments This Lot includes associated accessories and components required for operation. Funding solutions may include (but are not limited to): Full-pay-out, residual-based, hire purchase, and other traditional financing models. | Financial services and insurance | £50,000,000 |
| Uncapped Funding Solutions 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the provision of funding solutions all types of projects and/or complex equipment with no upper financial limit. The scope includes, but is not limited to: •CRACOE medical equipment, including: nuclear medicine, MRI scanners, CT scanners, contrast injectors, radiotherapy, angiography, fluoroscopy, lithotripters, bone densitometers, digital mammography, mobile image intensifiers, static and mobile X-ray equipment •Non-CRACOE medical equipment, including: ophthalmology, surgical equipment, microscopes, medical lasers, flexible and rigid endoscopy, ventilators, anaesthesia equipment, dental capital equipment, neonatal incubators, ECG, defibrillators, operating tables, patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps, renal/haemodialysis equipment, bladder scanners, robotics, ultrasound, electrosurgical generators •Decontamination and sterilisation equipment, including dental decontamination •Measuring, analysis and testing equipment, including pathology and laboratory equipment •Drones, robotics, uncrewed, autonomous and remotely operated systems, including but not limited to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous and remotely operated equipment, associated sensors and payloads, imaging equipment, control systems, docking and charging infrastructure, and related hardware and software •Estates, infrastructure and modular solutions including but not limited to modular buildings (permanent and temporary), portable cabins, storage units, estates plant and machinery, car parking elements, waste management, catering equipment •Green technology and energy solutions including but not limited to solar systems, battery and energy storage systems, heat pumps, LED solutions, building energy management and smart energy systems, low carbon and decarbonisation technologies, and EV charging infrastructure •Vehicles solutions including but not limited to ambulances and patient transport, cars, vans, minibuses, plant vehicles, material handling equipment. This lot may also include fleet management solutions, telematics and tracking systems This Lot is intended for: •All types and value projects •Bespoke or complex financing structures •Clinical infrastructure investments This Lot includes associated accessories and components required for operation. Funding solutions may include (but are not limited to): Full-pay-out, residual-based, hire purchase, and other traditional financing models. | Financial services and insurance | £50,000,000 |
| ICT, Digital and AI Solutions Capped 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the provision of funding solutions for ICT, digital infrastructure, and software-based solutions where the rental payable by the Customer is subject to a defined Cap, as set out in the Framework Agreement. There is no restriction on the underlying project or asset value, subject to the applicable terms of the Framework. The scope includes, but is not limited to: •Network infrastructure and architecture •Enterprise and end-user hardware •Telecommunications and connectivity solutions •Cloud, SaaS, and hosted services •Cyber security solutions •Print and document management systems •Systems supporting medical and operational services •Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and innovative digital solutions Funding may support both hardware and software This Lot includes associated accessories and components required for operation. Funding solutions may include (but are not limited to): Full-pay-out, residual-based, hire purchase, and other traditional financing models. | Financial services and insurance | £50,000,000 |
| ICT, Digital and AI Solutions Uncapped 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the provision of funding solutions for ICT, digital infrastructure, and software-based solutions, including but not limited to: •Network infrastructure and architecture •Enterprise and end-user hardware •Telecommunications and connectivity solutions •Cloud, SaaS, and hosted services •Cyber security solutions •Print and document management systems •Systems supporting medical and operational services •Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and innovative digital solutions Funding may support both hardware and software This Lot includes associated accessories and components required for operation. Funding solutions may include (but are not limited to): Full-pay-out, residual-based, hire purchase, and other traditional financing models. | Financial services and insurance | £50,000,000 |
| Alternative and Optimised Funding Solutions 26 January 2027 to 25 January 2031 What this lot coversThis Lot provides Customers with access to Suppliers capable of identifying, structuring and delivering alternative funding and financing solutions to support the acquisition, refinancing, deployment and lifecycle management of assets and services. Solutions may include, but are not limited to, residual leases, full-pay-out leases, asset-backed finance, managed service funding models, deferred payment arrangements, subscription-based solutions, pay-per-use models, refinancing strategies, blended funding models and other commercially available funding structures. | Financial services and insurance | £200,000,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 099669-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 105434-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
106Awards
73Suppliers it has used most for financial services
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- The DMS Digital Group Limited2 contracts
- Access Paysuite Ltd1 contract
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From notice 099669-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 October 2026, last updated 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.