Published date: 16 January 2023
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Social work and related services - 85300000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£28,000,000
Procurement reference
KENT001-DN649935-50431220
Published date
16 January 2023
Closing date
13 February 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2023
Contract end date
30 September 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Buyer: Kent County Council
Title: Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community
The Opportunity
Kent County Council are looking to add new providers to the Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in April 2023. Existing providers on the new EDLA Contract which went live on 1 October 2022 need not re-apply only unless they want to be considered for lots they are not currently part of (not including lot1b which is now closed).
The new arrangements are more flexible than the previous day opportunities contract, for example, in terms of units and methods of delivery following learning from the pandemic and will evolve over the life of the contract. There is a focus upon making a positive difference for the people we support every day, ensuring that they live as full and safe a life as possible and make informed choices. It is expected that the opportunity including all associated documentation will be published on the 16th of January 2023, with a start date for the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of April 2023 for new providers.
Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal.
About the buyer
Contact name
Guy Offord
Address
Invicta House
Maidstone
ME14 1XX
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 3000415435
Website
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Closing: 13 February 2023, 12pm