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Evaluation of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Live Well Kent and Medway)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has concluded a procurement process aimed at evaluating the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, specifically the Live Well Kent and Medway programme. This evaluation focuses on its cost-effectiveness, impact on adult social care, and health inequalities across several regions in the United Kingdom, including Kent. This contract, under a limited procurement method, was awarded to the University of Kent. The process is at the award stage, having been recently completed on 28 January 2026, with the contract period running from 24 January 2026 to 30 September 2026. This procurement falls within the services category, particularly in research and development services.

This tender creates an interesting opportunity for businesses providing consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those specialising in research and development within the social care and health sectors. Such businesses, especially those with experience in public sector contracts, may find similar opportunities lucrative due to the focus on health economics and service evaluation. Companies with a track record in handling sub-central government projects and a presence in the specified UK regions could benefit substantially from participating in future procurement rounds conducted by Kent County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (Live Well Kent and Medway)

Notice Description

An updated, independent evaluation of Live Well Kent and Medway focussing on the four geographic lots only, providing robust evidence on the service's cost-effectiveness, impact on adult social care and health, and effectiveness in addressing health inequalities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061113
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007675-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,561 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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 COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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