Tender

SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is soliciting new suppliers to join its existing Dynamic Purchasing System for Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care, and Respite Care Services. The tender, titled "SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care," is active and pertains to the social work services with accommodation sector. This opportunity is crucial as it marks the final chance to join the current system before the procurement of a new framework. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the procurement process is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 13th November 2025. The contract, valued at £173 million, will span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, following an open procedure.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in welfare services for the elderly, particularly those with registered care homes. It is especially suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. By partnering with Kent County Council, businesses can significantly expand their presence in the healthcare sector, fostering growth through long-term service provision. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality residential care and support services will find this opportunity highly advantageous, ensuring a stable and secure environment for the client group.

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Notice Title

SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care

Notice Description

This opportunity is for new suppliers to join Kent County Council's current Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Services Dynamic Purchasing System. This will be the final opportunity to join the current Dynamic Purchasing System before the upcoming procurement of a new Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework. PLEASE NOTE that providers require a registered care home for the delivery of this contract and to be included on this Dynamic Purchasing System The purpose of the service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people in the client group for whom it is not appropriate, either in the short or longer term, to live in their own homes. The service provider should offer residents the opportunity to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, manageable and comfortable home environment. For any suppliers who would like to register an interest in the upcoming opportunity for the new Kent Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework, please visit: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./443R6N363J

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fea64d70-e35e-4170-913a-01b10dfdf3b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968bd3b2-7e30-4313-a411-0b73ad7e0bdd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpd-peopleteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4403000415011

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

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