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CN250184 School Health

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "CN250184 School Health" involves Kent County Council as the buyer, operating within the community health services category. This service will be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 4th February 2026, following a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at GBP 21,898,681, aligns with the procurement method classified as "Other." The procurement was formally awarded on 3rd February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2030.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding their reach within the healthcare services industry. Businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those well-acquainted with direct award processes, would be competent contenders. Kent County Council's partnership with Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust underscores the potential for collaboration and development in the regional health sector. Participation can enhance business portfolios and establish ties with public sector health service efforts in the UK.

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Notice Title

CN250184 School Health

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Instead of: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Read: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Other additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. 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.

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
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months 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

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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