SC21055 – Independent Cost Consultancy Services

The Council requires new service arrangements from on 1 April 2022. The Initial Contract Period will be 36 months, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months (via two separate extension periods of 12 month each). Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: The framework will operate for up to five years with no guarantee of any services being awarded. Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years is that the Council recognises the vast investment in technical resources, retainment, supply chains, and social value required to operate this framework within the county of Kent. An initial term of 36 months will only be extended by up to a maximum of 24 months (60 months in total) on successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Framework Contract.