Award

Care and Support in the Home Services (Award Notice)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2019 at 13:32

Tender

18 Sep 2018 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Care and Support in the Home Services" project, managed by Kent County Council, has reached the award stage, with an estimated contract value of £1.2 billion. The project falls under the social work category and is targeted for delivery within the South East region of the United Kingdom. It was published on 18 September 2018, with the tender period concluding on 29 October 2018, and the contract is set to run from 8 April 2019 to 7 April 2024. This procurement followed a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the care and support sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in social work, home care services, and related support activities would be exceptionally well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only opens doors to substantial contracts but also allows businesses to contribute significantly to community support and care initiatives within the region.

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Notice Title

Care and Support in the Home Services (Award Notice)

Notice Description

This Contract relates to Care and Support in Home Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aa6f31b-0494-4ca7-bf83-2357737cf9c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b73f64-539d-404f-9e88-844bb8dcb39d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2019 - 7 Apr 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

121 CARE & MOBILITY

ALL SEASONS COMMUNITY SUPPORT

APEX PRIME CARE

ATHLONE CARE

AVALON ENTERPRISE (UK

AVONDALECARE (KENT

BEECH TREE TOTAL CARE

BLOSSOMS CARE SERVICES

BOLDGLEN

BROOKLANDS HOMECARE

CARE AT HOME SERVICES (SOUTH EAST

COMMUNITY NURSING & CARE AGENCY

HERE TO CARE

KENT SOCIAL CARE PROFESSIONALS

LAURIEM COMPLETE CARE

MEARS CARE

MERITUM INTEGRATED CARE

MIHOMECARE

NURSE PLUS AND CARER PLUS (UK

NV CARE LTD T/A ACCESSIBLE CARE

PCAS KENT

PHOENIX SUPPORT

SCOTT CARE

STRODE PARK FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

SYMBOL FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

WESTMINSTER HOMECARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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