Award

Young Carers Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2022 at 13:56

Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is seeking proposals for the "Young Carers Service", a contract valued at £976,500, aimed at providing comprehensive support to young carers in Kent. This tender is currently active and uses a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2022 for three years, with an option for renewal for an additional two years. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1st March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focused on community and personal support. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the lives of young carers, including training, direct support, and respite services, would be well-positioned to participate. The emphasis on tailored services and assessment skills indicates a preference for experienced providers and those capable of collaborating effectively with local authorities and the communities they serve.

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Notice Title

Young Carers Service

Notice Description

The aim of the Young Carers Service will be to: 1. Increase the identification and assessment of young carers in Kent. 2. Provide young carers some respite from their caring responsibilities. 3. Help reduce the risk of their situation escalating. 4. Improve the quality of young carers' lives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Young Carers Service will be to: 1. Increase the identification and assessment of young carers in Kent. 2. Provide young carers some respite from their caring responsibilities. 3. Help reduce the risk of their situation escalating. 4. Improve the quality of young carers' lives.

Renewal: Possibility to extend the contract on a plus -12 months, plus - 12 months basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031453
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013491-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£976,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£964,671 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Andy Jones
Contact Email
andy.jones@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGO COMMUNITY

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