Tender

Opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment opportunities for people with a learning and or physical disability at Princess Christian's Farm

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Sep 2021 at 10:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment services for individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities at Princess Christian's Farm, located in Hildenborough, England. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd September 2021. The contract is valued at £437,216 and is set to commence on 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2023. The buying organisation is seeking a provider to offer a day opportunities service, following the cessation of the current provider's involvement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in adult and other education services, particularly those with experience supporting individuals with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of providers to compete. Businesses that can deliver innovative and effective support services may find this an advantageous venture to enhance their growth and service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment opportunities for people with a learning and or physical disability at Princess Christian's Farm

Notice Description

Buyer: Kent County Council Title: Opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment opportunities for people with a learning and or physical disability at Princess Christian's Farm The Opportunity Kent County Council are looking to commission an organisation or consortium of providers to provide a day opportunities service for people with learning and or physical disabilities at Princess Christian's Farm, Riding Lane, Hildenborough. The current provider is ceasing their involvement with the current arrangement and as such we will be using the Procurement in an Emergency Guidance to expedite identification of a new provider under the provision of a call for competition using a standard procedure with accelerated timescales. Further procurement processes information will follow. The current arrangement involves an Adult Social Care Contract which is linked to a lease on the land and buildings which are owned by KCC. In the new arrangement it is envisaged that the Contract and the lease will be separate and the details of this will be set out in the tender documentation. Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal. Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0796da-1e22-4ac5-9a85-00e8736e4e3c
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£437,216 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 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
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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