Tender

C25064 - Psychological Wellbeing Service

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a specialist Psychological Wellbeing Service. This procurement process, classified under the health services industry category, is aimed at enhancing the authority's support for the psychological wellbeing of its employees. Located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, this tender is in the 'Tender' stage with submissions open from 21st January 2026 and the deadline for submissions being at noon on 20th February 2026. The procurement method employed is an open competition, targeted below the UK procurement threshold, with the total contract value estimated at £120,000 GBP and to be delivered in the UKJ4 region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in psychological health services, particularly those that specialise in employee wellbeing solutions. Given that this is an open procurement process, it is well-suited for both SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in providing company health services. The contract, with a potential for renewal, provides a stable platform for business growth over a potential duration up until 2030, subject to an extension. The evaluation will primarily focus on quality, with a weighting of 60%, and price at 40%, inviting comprehensive submissions that demonstrate excellence and value for money.

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Notice Title

C25064 - Psychological Wellbeing Service

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (the "Authority") is inviting tenders for the provision of a specialist Psychological Wellbeing Service. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of its employees, the Authority seeks to renew and enhance its psychological support provision. This service will complement the existing counselling and psychotherapy support already available. Interested providers are invited to register on the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/), where full tender documentation is available. Submissions must be made via the Portal in accordance with the instructions provided. Tender opens on the 21st January 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) with a deadline for submissions on the 20/02/2026 at 12:00pm (noon). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Health-services./97S6P22NXF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/97S6P22NXF

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended by a further 12 months if the service is still required and budgets allow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005121-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Alex Whelan
Contact Email
alex.whelan@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622 692121

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
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
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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