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CN250181 East Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a specialist integrated sexual health service in East Kent, classified under family-planning services. This buying organisation is located in Maidstone, UK, and operates within the South East region. The procurement process has moved to the award stage with the contract having been awarded on 30th March 2026 and published the following day. The procurement method was specified as 'Other'. This contract, valued at £29,911,651.80, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028, spanning a two-year period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises focused on healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in integrated sexual health provisions. While not suitable for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises, businesses possessing the capacity to deliver comprehensive health services within the South East region can leverage this contract to expand their offerings and establish a solid reputation within public health procurement. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's portfolio while aligning with public sector goals and demands. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has been identified as the supplier, underscoring the importance of experience in healthcare delivery for successful candidates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250181 East Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

Provision of a specialist integrated sexual health service in East Kent

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a5d5b5-ebde-4ba5-be57-7264b39beff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af536e3-eeac-4e77-b1e6-bcfb15fcaaa5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,911,651 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,911,651 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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