Tender

Provision of Children Centres

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Dec 2018 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Children Centres", aimed at providing essential health and social work services within the regions of Thanet and Swale in Southeast England. This tender process falls under a selective procurement method, specifically utilising a negotiated procedure. Interested parties must submit their applications by noon on 4th January 2019, with the contracts expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run for a duration of 24 months, concluding on 31st March 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £849,938.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver community-based services and outreach. Businesses that can provide suitable facilities and support aligned with both national and local policy changes will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the two lots available in this tender. Engaging in this contract could lead to lasting relationships within the public sector and enhance visibility in the children's services sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Children Centres

Notice Description

Kent County Council are seeking tender applications for the provision of the two externally commissioned Children Centres within Thanet and Swale. The successful providers will be required to provide a building and outreach services based within the defined catchment areas, whilst responding to national and local policies changes. The tender will consist of two lots; Lot 1: Thanet, Lot 2; Swale. The contracts are to commence on the 1st of April 2019 and will run for a period of 24 months (expiring 31st March 2021). Tender submissions are due back no later than 12 noon on the Friday 4th January 2019, via the Kent Business Portal. Full details of the requirement are available via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2df3c5f-a60e-40bd-827e-7891f71e2686
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877601d6-bd21-4e5b-afdb-3900b48aa688
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated 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
£849,938 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Rayfield
Contact Email
charlotte.rayfield@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000410326

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

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