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TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 13:53

Award

23 Apr 2025 at 10:28

TenderUpdate

20 Dec 2024 at 14:30

Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 12:34

Planning

18 Jul 2024 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of community health services under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £1,841,923,724, covers services across six lots, including adult and children's community services in various regions such as Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, East Kent, and Medway & Swale. The initial contract term is from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2030, with an option to extend for up to three additional years. The procurement process involved an open procedure, and the contract was formally awarded on 8th August 2025. Significant emphasis was placed on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability throughout the competitive process.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those well-versed in healthcare service provision aligned with community settings. Organisations with expertise in integrated care systems, innovation in health service delivery, and a commitment to improving access and reducing health inequalities are particularly well-suited to compete. The opportunity involves collaboration with entities such as the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, highlighting potential avenues for partnership and subcontracting, thus enabling businesses to expand their influence and operations within the UK health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Services - Kent & Medway

Notice Description

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a procurement process for Community Services. <br/><br/>The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.<br/><br/>Services are expected to be delivered from October 2025 to October 2030, with the Commissioner having options to extend up until October 2033.<br/><br/>The procurement is split into the following lots:<br/>Lot 1 Adult Community Services Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley<br/>Lot 2 Adult Community Services East Kent<br/>Lot 3 Adult Community Services Medway & Swale<br/>Lot 4 Adult Community Services West Kent<br/>Lot 5 Children's Community Services Medway & Swale<br/>Lot 6 Children's Community Services Dartford Gravesham & Swanley; East Kent; West Kent.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Adults Community Services Dartford Gravesham & Swanley

Provision of Adult Community Services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley.

Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.

Options: The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

Lot 2 Adult Community Services East Kent

Provision of Adult Community Services in East Kent.

Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.

Options: The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

Lot 3 Adult Community Services Medway & Swale

Provision of Adult Community Services in Medway & Swale.

Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.

Options: The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

Lot 4 Adult Community Services West Kent

Provision of Adult Community Services in West Kent.

Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.

Options: The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

Lot 5 Children's Community Services Medway & Swale

Provision of Children's Community Services in Medway & Swale.

Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.

Options: The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

Lot 6 Children's Community Services DGS, E Kent, W Kent

Provision of Children's Community Services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley; East Kent; West Kent.

Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.

This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.

Options: The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051609-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,841,958,368 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,841,958,368 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,841,923,724 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
23 Apr 20251 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
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Postcode Area
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, TLJ41 Medway, TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway, TLJ44 East Kent, TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

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