Award

CN250184 School Health

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 11:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CN250184 School Health" has reached the award stage, spearheaded by Kent County Council in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the community health services category, specifically through a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime, with regulations from 2023. The contract, valued at £21,898,681, is set for a term starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has been identified as the supplier for this contract. Key highlights of this procurement include a standstill period culminating by midnight on 16th February 2026, providing a window for representations by providers.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) especially have promising prospects to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering effective health solutions aligned with the contract's requirements. Firms looking to expand their foothold in the health sector across the South East UK would find competing for similar opportunities advantageous, facilitating business growth through collaboration with local health authorities like Kent County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250184 School Health

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 16 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The procurement conducted is a Direct Award C.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd924636-5282-40e4-95b1-428d5d93c869
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5caba9a9-e756-46e7-94b4-b81929d1155c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,898,681 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,898,681 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 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
1
Supplier Name

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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