Community Navigation Services (Part B)

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    "description": "A short term contract extension will be awarded to the incumbent suppliers of the Carers Short Breaks contract, and Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months. The short term extensions enable KCC to complete the re-procurement of a joint service. By awarding the short term extension, it mitigates any loss in the provision of service while the re-procurement is underway. In addition, it will also enable ample mobilisation time for the winning bidder. A contract extension of the Community Navigation Service (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months from 01 April 2026 to 31 July 2026 is in accordance with the relevant justifications set out in Regulation 72(1)(b)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The council has a statutory duty to ensure that there is sufficient and fit for purpose provision of social care services to Kent residents, who are eligible under the Care Act 2014 and that a sustainable market is maintained which Community Navigation Service (Part B) contributes to.",
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        "description": "Carers Community Navigation Adult Carers are entitled to an assessment regardless of the amount or type of care that they provide, their financial means and/or their own level of support needs, and whether or not the adult that they care for has had a Care Assessment. The Carers Community Navigation service provides both the statutory Carer Assessment function and more general support for carers, including support to: * access information, advice and guidance; and integrated, personalised services. * have a life of their own, maintaining social contacts and personal relationships. * optimise their physical and emotional wellbeing, enjoying separate social and community activities. * participate in work, leisure activities or education. * promote and support their financial wellbeing. * provide support to maintain good health as appropriate. * have a voice about services for their Cared-for-person and for themselves.",
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