Published date: 7 July 2021
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Awarded contract (published 18 February 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£5,600,000
Procurement reference
KENT001-DN550171-18243384
Published date
7 July 2021
Closing date
12 August 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Negotiated procedure
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Kent County Council are looking to commission Community Based Wellbeing services that are designed to promote wellbeing for older people (aged 55+), adults with dementia, adults with physical disabilities, adults with sensory impairments, and adult carers.
The range of Community Based Wellbeing services will be split into both geographic and service Lots in order to best meet the differing needs and support requirements of the eligible Kent population. This is the second phase of a staggered procurement process.
This procurement process will procure the following Contract Lots:
Lot 4 - Universal Support in the Community in Ashford, Canterbury & Swale
Lot 5 - Universal Support in the Community in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley
Lot 6 - Specialist Support in the Community for Adults with a Physical Disability
The Contracts will commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for a period of 3 years (expiring 31st March 2025), with the option for two extensions of up to one year each at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract.
Further information on the breakdown of Lots and Services can be found within the Invitation to Tender Documents.
Tender documents must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal by 12 noon on the 12th August 2021.
Key Dates
Invitation to Tender (ITT) dispatch: 7th July 2021
Tender return: 12th August 2021 12:00 noon
Tender evaluation and clarification, including potential negotiation meetings: 13th August - 24th September 2021
Potential issue of Invitation to submit Final Tender: 27th September 2021
Final tender return: 4th October 2021
Issue award letters: 1st December 2021
Standstill period complete (contract award): 13th December 2021
Mobilisation: 1st January - 31st March 2022
Service Commencement: 1st April 2022
Questions and Communication
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility.
About the buyer
Contact name
Katherine Clark
Address
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 3000411290
Website
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