Tender

Home to Decide

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Nov 2018 at 12:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the "Home to Decide" service, aimed at providing health and social work services for individuals aged 18 and over who are eligible according to Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) or the NHS, and are residents within Kent. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with proposals due by 5 December 2018. The total value of the contract is £1.5 million, covering a contract period starting on 1 January 2019 and ending on 31 March 2020. This open procurement method invites a wider range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those that focus on home care and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the initiative aims to enhance the quality of care provided to individuals in their homes, thereby reducing the need for residential admissions. The focus on delivering services that promote independence and well-being aligns with the priorities of many businesses in the health sector aiming to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to Decide

Notice Description

Home to Decide is a service designed in conjunction with a provider, and initially piloted with Kent County Council and West Kent CCG. The Home to Decide service is designed for people aged 18 years and over and are determined by Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) or the NHS as eligible and who are ordinarily resident within the administrative area of Kent County Council . It is imperative that people are at the heart of Health and ASCH activities receiving services that are easy to access, of good quality, that support their wellbeing and maximise their ability to live independently and safely in their community. Home First' is one of the key priorities NHS England communicated to Accident and Emergency delivery boards in 2016 and refreshed in the guidance underpinning the improved Better Care Fund High Impact Changes 2017. The focus of the Home to Decide service is to ensure the person is safe at home following discharge from hospital and aims to reduce residential care admissions through an intensive programme of support in the Person's own home. Please see www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8620166-b0cb-44c9-b1e7-69f35082af61
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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