Tender

Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community April 2023

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Apr 2023 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking new providers for the Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in April 2023. This tender opportunity, valued at £28 million GBP, falls under the social work and related services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 17th May 2023. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 30th September 2026. Businesses focusing on services related to social work and those interested in community support and skills development would find this opportunity well-suited for growth.

The Kent County Council tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their reach and contribute to community welfare. The council aims to enhance the flexibility and quality of service delivery following lessons from the pandemic. Interested businesses, including both existing and new providers, should submit their tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal to be considered for the new contractual arrangements. This tender process presents a chance for businesses to make a positive impact on community support services and contribute to the well-being of individuals in Kent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community April 2023

Notice Description

Kent County Council are looking to add new providers to the Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in April 2023. Existing providers on the new EDLA Contract which went live on 1 October 2022 need not re-apply only unless they want to be considered for lots they are not currently part of (not including lot1b which is now closed). The new arrangements are more flexible than the previous day opportunities contract, for example, in terms of units and methods of delivery following learning from the pandemic and will evolve over the life of the contract. There is a focus upon making a positive difference for the people we support every day, ensuring that they live as full and safe a life as possible and make informed choices. It is expected that the opportunity including all associated documentation will be published on the 19th of April 2023, with a start date for the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of July 2023 for new providers. Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a637ebdf-defa-49ad-b7d7-d9210bb83dc9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Offord
Contact Email
guy.offord@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000415435

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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