Planning

Self Directed Support Early Market Engagement

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Jun 2023 at 11:48

Planning

22 Jun 2023 at 11:41

Planning

20 Jun 2023 at 11:01

Planning

20 Jun 2023 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking Early Market Engagement for Self Directed Support services, aimed at diversifying support options for those receiving Direct Payment. The engagement process involves interacting with specialist suppliers to explore services like brokerage, payroll, and Personal Assistant Recruitment. The milestone for this engagement ends on 14th July 2023, with an initial virtual event scheduled for 19th July to outline requirements and gather feedback.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing community, social, and personal services to engage with Kent County Council. Suppliers with expertise in brokerage, payroll, and care services may find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Interested businesses should register on the e-tendering portal by 14th July to participate in the Early Market Engagement process aimed at providing more choice and control in support services.

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Notice Title

Self Directed Support Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

Kent County Council (KCC) is to broaden the support options available for those receiving a Direct Payment. Whilst a Public Interest Notice was requested last year, Notice reference 2022S 00002927 our requirements have been further developed and full scope agreed, hence the need now for a Market Engagement Notice. As part of KCCs Making a difference everyday approach, KCC want to be able to provide more choice and control to those requiring support and wish to explore the market in more depth, for high quality alternatives to care and support. KCC want to engage with specialist suppliers with knowledge and experience, who can offer the following services - brokerage, payroll, Personal Assistant Recruitment, and managed accounts to assist Kent in diversifying their self-direct support portfolio. Our aim is to stimulate dialogues to consider a diverse range of service options. The options could include several providers who can supply all services countywide or individual suppliers providing certain services geographically. We are keen to understand how suppliers can contribute to the development of the service model(s). In the long term, KCC would be looking to work with those suppliers to develop an Individual Service Fund offering, as part of our commitment to an entirely person-centered approach to options available to individuals. We want to engage with the existing and potential suppliers to understand: The market offerings What are the risks? What are the barriers to entering the market? How suppliers can help shape the model What evidence you have collated to confirm why this is needed within the community With this shift we intend provide a range of opportunities with the market to build a plan together that ensures the market is built up and supported. Initially we will host an event) to outline our requirements in greater depth, this will provide participants with the opportunity to share their views and provide feedback. This first event will be held on the 19th of July virtually via Microsoft Teams. The intended outcome of the exercise is to enable Kent to be better informed, and to enable prospective suppliers to shape the future market. To register your interest, in this event and future engagement opportunities please visit our e-tendering portal; www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (search for the following reference DN638129) by Friday 14th July 23. Due to capacity numbers are restricted to two representatives from each organisation. Please note The engagement opportunities are part of preliminary consultation to promote choice and control for residents. Participation in these engagement opportunities will not include or preclude any organisation from participating in any future procurement exercise. Additional information: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (search for the following reference DN638129)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb459846-caf3-42a3-9a21-804d4f4df7aa
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anthony Nankivell
Contact Email
anthony.nankivell@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000414141

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
Not specified

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

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