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PSR - Direct Award C - Provision of Urgent Care Response Services in East Kent

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Oct 2025 at 17:21

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10 Oct 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Urgent Care Response Services in East Kent" is spearheaded by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This contract is classified under community health services and falls within the services industry category. The procurement was initially planned to begin on the 27th of October 2025, concluding on the 31st of March 2026. However, the direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) has been abandoned following an internal review, which determined the route was inappropriate. The procurement involved a limited method without a prior call for competition, initially signalled by an intention to award notice under the PSR regulations 2023, with the original intention of awarding the contract to Thanet Health CIC.

This contract would have been an excellent opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those offering community health services suitable for urgent care. The contract's scope demands a quick access solution to a breadth of health and social care professionals, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. Businesses with capabilities in providing rapid-response healthcare, medication management, and support for independent living would have been prime contenders. However, given the abandonment of this award intention, other healthcare providers might now have the opportunity to prepare for potential future tendering possibilities if the Trust revisits this procurement need.

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Notice Title

PSR - Direct Award C - Provision of Urgent Care Response Services in East Kent

Notice Description

Urgent community response teams to provide urgent care to people in their homes which helps to avoid hospital admissions and enable people to live independently for longer. Through these teams, older people and adults with complex health needs who urgently need care, can get fast access to a range of health and social care professionals within two hours. This includes access to physiotherapy and occupational therapy, medication prescribing and reviews, and help with staying well-fed and hydrated. The proposed contract will start on 27th October 2025 and end on 31st March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR The proposed contract will start on 27th October 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. Additional information: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

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. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066513-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£307,452 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Janette Jessup
Contact Email
janette.jessup@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1303904389

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THANET HEALTH

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