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Youth Justice Case Formulation Contract 25/26

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jul 2025 at 08:56

Award Notice
Award

22 May 2023 at 13:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Youth Justice Case Formulation Contract 25/26" was carried out by Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, England. This contract, pertaining to the industry category of psychiatrist or psychologist services, is valued at £47,000 and its award process was completed. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, following a period in which competitive quotations below the threshold method were received. The service is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom between 28 May 2025 and 31 March 2026. The tender was particularly targeted towards SMEs, reinforcing Kent County Council's commitment to supporting smaller enterprises in the qualification criteria.

The successful supplier, RP Psychology, demonstrates that SMEs with expertise in mental health services and case formulation are competitive in such contracts. Businesses that offer specialised psychological services, particularly those experienced in working with youth justice systems, can leverage growth opportunities by aligning with required service standards. This tender underscores the potential of strategic participation in local government initiatives for service-based enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Youth Justice Case Formulation Contract 25/26

Notice Description

Youth Justice Case Formulation Contract - June 25 - March 26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f12ed72-b315-4576-afd1-49d86abc638f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2f695f-c6d7-43d0-b153-f6687c51b103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
2
Supplier Names

RP PSYCHOLOGY

WRIGHTLINK (ANDI MYLES-WRIGHT TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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