Tender

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

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 May 2022 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is initiating a tender for the "Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community" within the social services sector. This open procurement process, classified under CPV code 98000000, aims to deliver flexible support services starting from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026. Key dates include the submission deadline for SQ and ITT by 17th June 2022 and the issuance of award letters on 18th August 2022. The contract has a total estimated value of £28 million and is located in Maidstone, England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in social services. Providers that offer innovative solutions for life skills support, activity programmes, and training services tailored for individuals with disabilities will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance service delivery capacities and contribute to promoting community welfare, thereby supporting strategic growth and expansion for suitable businesses.

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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)

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 commission providers to deliver everyday life activities, skills development and training opportunities for people in the community, formerly SS15087: Community Day Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities contract. The planned new arrangements will be more flexible 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 will be 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. Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal. Key Dates Stage Anticipated Date SQ and ITT issued to Providers 27th May 2022 Deadline for Providers' questions 10th June 2022 KCC response to Providers' questions 10th June 2022 SQ and ITT returned by Providers 17th June 2022 Issue award letters 18th August 2022 Service Commencement 1st October 2022 Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility. Any questions directed via other means will be required to be re-directed through the Kent Business Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ea411-611a-43f7-9b85-2175a45b8b0d
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal 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
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 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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