Award

Community Based Wellbeing Services: Lots 4, 5 and 6

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2022 at 15:35

Tender

07 Jul 2021 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Community Based Wellbeing Services: Lots 4, 5 and 6" project, which aims to enhance wellbeing services for older people, adults with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and adult carers. This initiative falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and encompasses the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the award stage, with contracts scheduled to commence on 1st April 2022 and run for three years, expiring on 31st March 2025, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The deadline for tender submissions was 12 noon on 12th August 2021, following a well-structured timeline that included invitation dispatch and final tender returns.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), to expand their service offerings within the wellbeing sector. Entities with expertise in community support, particularly those capable of delivering services tailored to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement. With a total contract value of £5.6 million, successful bidders will have the chance to contribute meaningfully to local community resilience and health outcomes over the next three years.

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Notice Title

Community Based Wellbeing Services: Lots 4, 5 and 6

Notice 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-851e4915-de92-4894-92bc-eb3b41c95e3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da305a4-3155-4359-b28b-66df4b6dbc68
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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 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
3
Supplier Names

CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING KENT

IMAGO COMMUNITY

INVOLVE KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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