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

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST for the provision of urgent care response services in East Kent has been completed. The tender, titled "PSR Emergency Award - Provision of Urgent Care Response Services in East Kent," was awarded as part of an urgent community initiative aimed at delivering care to patients at home. This service falls under the 'services' industry category and was executed via a direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and did not involve competition. Located in Ashford, United Kingdom, the project started on 27th October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Thanet Health CIC, indicating a swift process due to the emergency nature of this service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with capabilities in providing rapid response care. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive health and social care can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in public health service delivery. Particularly, large-scale or community-oriented enterprises, as seen with Thanet Health CIC, which are well-positioned to manage urgent care demands, are likely to find this sector lucrative for growth. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish a strong portfolio in public sector health services, potentially opening doors to further opportunities within the NHS network and similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSR Emergency Award - 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 Authority did not have sufficient time to undertake a comprehensive competitive procurement process, including the consequential off-boarding of the incumbent provider and onboarding of an alternative provider, should the incumbent not have been successful. 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e843
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076832-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Annabelle Smith Whibley
Contact Email
kentchft.procurementnotices@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THANET HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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