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The Kent Health Visiting Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded the contract for the Kent Health Visiting Service to the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This award, valued at £141,373,906 GBP, was formalised on 23 November 2025. The procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime in compliance with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, which are distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded contract will commence on 1 January 2026 and extend until 31 March 2031, facilitating the community health services industry in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the community health sector. By engaging with Kent County Council, businesses can bolster their portfolios with a substantial contractual agreement. The project is ideally suited for large-scale health service providers with the capacity to deliver a comprehensive health visiting programme that meets statutory health requirements. The initiative involves collaborative work with health and social care partners, focusing on children's health and development in the region, offering a robust avenue for organisations eager to expand their impact in community health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Kent Health Visiting Service

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 the competitive process 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 the competitive process 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 the competitive process 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 the competitive process This 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 of the 5 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The service delivers a comprehensive Health Visiting programme across the entirety of Kent County Council's area. It is designed to meet the statutory requirements set out in the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring that all eligible children and their families receive appropriate support and interventions. The approach is evidence-based and guided by the Kent Public Health 0-4 Health Needs Assessment, which identifies local priorities and informs service delivery. This includes universal health reviews, targeted support for families with additional needs, and collaborative working with other health and social care partners to promote optimal child development, health, and wellbeing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6880f72-10f3-4d8e-99c9-2e63a51cdee0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bbda5-6571-4595-86d3-4a53f3c5e464
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
£141,373,906 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,373,906 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 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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