Published date: 24 March 2021

Last edited date: 21 April 2021

This notice was replaced on 8 December 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 8 December 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£434,000,000

Procurement reference

KENT001-DN427548-66674376

Published date

24 March 2021

Closing date

23 April 2021

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

4 October 2021

Contract end date

14 June 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Kent County Council is embarking on a journey to transform social care in Kent. Within the context of this opportunity, it is imperative that individuals are at the heart of the care and support they receive, which should be easy to access, of good quality and that maximises their ability to live independently and safely in their community.
This commissioning exercise will include Residential Care Home Services (learning disability, physical disability and mental health needs), Supported Living Services and Care & Support in the Home Children's Services.


About the buyer

Address

County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom

Email

communitysupport@kent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kent.gov.uk