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Integrated Community Diabetes Service

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Integrated Community Diabetes Service, led by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, involves the provision of services classified under "Services provided by nurses" with a focus on managing Diabetes Levels 1 and 2 in a primary care setting. The main category is services, and the location is within the West Kent region in the United Kingdom. On 24th October 2025, the contract award was updated, and the contract has been formally awarded through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to continue until 31st May 2026, with an optional extension of 12 months. The total contract value is £785,802.50.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for existing providers of diabetes care services, specifically those experienced in community-based healthcare delivery. The contract caters to organisations capable of delivering clinical management and specialist nursing advice for diabetes patients. Since the process was a direct award under specific regulations, businesses that are already active in healthcare provision within the specified region and that have a proven track record with NHS contracts, like large community interest companies, might find this an ideal platform for further growth, fostering collaboration, and expanding service offerings in healthcare management and innovative service delivery.

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Notice Title

Integrated Community Diabetes Service

Notice Description

Provision of patient assessment and support of ongoing management of Level 1 and 2 Diabetes in a primary care setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Service: Provide clinical management of diabetes in adults in the community, within the West Kent locality. Provision of a specialist diabetes nursing advice service. This contract is intended to be awarded to an existing provider following direct award process C. Lifetime Value expectation: PS785,802.50 Period: 1 April 2025 to 31 May 2026

Options: The option to extend once for 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 22 October 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations may be sent to mtw-tr.contractsteam@nhs.net. Award Decision Makers: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Service Delivery Team supported by the Contracts Team. Conflicts of Interest - None declared. The Trust operates a Conflicts of Interest policy and procedure. Key criteria: An assessment of the provider's current performance against the existing contract was undertaken. Quality and Innovation and Value were weighted equally and higher than Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice and social value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068131-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£785,802 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months 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
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mtw-tr.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
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
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST KENT PRIMARY CARE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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