Tender

Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community (SC 220172) January 2023

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2023 at 11:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking new providers to enhance the Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development, and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract. This tender opportunity is in the services category, with a value of £28 million. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline on the 13th of February 2023. The contract period is set to start on the 1st of April 2023. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a focus on social work and related services.

This tender by Kent County Council offers a significant business opportunity for providers in the social work and related services industry. Businesses that specialise in support, skills development, and training for community members can benefit from this tender. The flexible arrangements of the contract, aimed at making a positive impact on individuals' lives, offer scope for innovation and service improvement. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal to seize this growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community (SC 220172) January 2023

Notice Description

Buyer: Kent County Council Title: Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community The Opportunity 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 16th of January 2023, with a start date for the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of April 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/627b9262-87da-4f87-8e29-bc7152c4bf2b
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
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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