Planning

Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care 2025

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care 2025" service. This initiative falls under the industry category of Social Work Services with Accommodation (CPV: 85311000) and is intended to cater to residents within Kent County Council's geographical boundary who require residential and/or nursing care. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled to take place in person on 5th March 2025 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The services will be procured using an Open Framework under the Light Touch Regime as per the Procurement Act 2023, with the procurement framework expected to open on the first anniversary of the contract at the earliest. Interested providers should note that the full notice is anticipated on 17th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the residential and nursing care sector, especially those experienced in providing services under flexible and adaptive frameworks. Engaging in this procurement process can pave the way for long-term contracts, given the scope for renewal based on performance and requirements. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include those with robust service delivery mechanisms, adaptability to new procurement regulations, and a demonstrated capability in delivering high-quality care services for older persons. By participating in the market engagement session, providers can influence service specifications and better position themselves for the upcoming tendering opportunity.

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Notice Title

Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care 2025

Notice Description

Kent County Council is undertaking a procurement of Older People Residential and Nursing Care Service for residents living within the geographical boundary of Kent County Council, who have a residential care and / or nursing care need. The service will be procured as an Open Framework using the Light Touch Regime provisions of the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council is undertaking a procurement of Older People Residential and Nursing Care Service for residents living within the geographical boundary of Kent County Council, who have a residential care and / or nursing care need. The service will be procured as an Open Framework using the Light Touch Regime provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The Council intents to engage with Service Providers to give the market an opportunity to inform the development of the service specification and for the Council to receive feedback on its commissioning intentions, as well as gauge the level of interest in the market, for this opportunity. The market engagement is also intended to raise Service Providers awareness about the implications of the change in procurement regulations, in order to ensure that Service Providers are prepared to tender for this opportunity. The Market Engagement, which will be in person, will take place on on Wednesday 5th March 2025 from 9.30 AM to 4PM. Service Providers who may wish to attend the event, may express their interest in the event, by booking a place, using the link below. https://forms.office.com/e/2b3Pr7iy87 As the Procurement Act 2025, comes into effect from 24th February 2025, this PIN Notice is intended to serve as a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice under the Procurement Act 2023

Renewal: The procurement of the service is under the Open Framework, using the provisions of the Light Touch Regime. The Council intends to open the framework on the first anniversary of the contract at the earliest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004761-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Stephen
Contact Email
paul.stephen@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000417573

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

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