Tender

SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care

THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is conducting a procurement process for a project titled "SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on welfare services for the elderly, and is situated in Kent, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 13th November 2025, and the contract period running from 1st April 2024 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is part of the dynamic purchasing system for Kent County Council's care services, with a total value of £173 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small or medium enterprises, to expand into the public sector by delivering residential and nursing care services. Companies with experience in providing residential social care and registered as care home providers are particularly well-suited to compete. With services designed to offer high-quality life enhancements for the elderly, the opportunity offers potential for growth within a robust dynamic purchasing system, serving as an excellent entry point for businesses looking to establish or expand their reach in the social care industry within the UK.

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Notice Title

SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care

Notice Description

This opportunity is for new suppliers to join Kent County Council's current Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Services Dynamic Purchasing System. This will be the final opportunity to join the current Dynamic Purchasing System before the upcoming procurement of a new Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework. PLEASE NOTE that providers require a registered care home for the delivery of this contract and to be included on this Dynamic Purchasing System The purpose of the service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people in the client group for whom it is not appropriate, either in the short or longer term, to live in their own homes. The service provider should offer residents the opportunity to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, manageable and comfortable home environment. For any suppliers who would like to register an interest in the upcoming opportunity for the new Kent Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework, please visit: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./443R6N363J

Lot Information

Lot 1

As above. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9UCSZQA36M

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d618
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069318-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Barnes
Contact Email
cpd-peopleteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03000415011

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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