Tender

Primary Care Direct Award B

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is seeking to procure community health services under the "Primary Care Direct Award B" project. This initiative falls under the services category with an industry focus on community health services, specifically Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks, and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), to be provided within the Kent area. The contract is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is structured as an open procedure allowing wide participation. The deadline for expressing interest in delivering these services is set for 31 March 2031, with operations expected to commence on 1 April 2026, or upon contract award, whichever occurs later. The total estimated contract value is £21,572,009, and a framework agreement accommodating up to 999 participants will be established.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), interested in expanding their footprint in the health services sector within the Kent region. Companies specialising in health service delivery, especially those with capabilities in implementing preventative health programmes, would find this tender highly beneficial. The open nature of the procurement process allows for broad participation, making it an attractive prospect for new entrants seeking to establish partnerships with a regional authority like Kent County Council. The provision for renewal of the contract for up to 24 months after the initial period further enhances the potential for sustained business growth and continuity.

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Notice Title

Primary Care Direct Award B

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This is an opportunity for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks and LARC within Primary Care in Kent under a PSR Direct Award B route.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an opportunity for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks and LARC within Primary Care in Kent under a PSR Direct Award B route.Full details of the procurement are provided in the Invitation to Express an Interest and the associated documents, which will become accessible once you access the online opportunity. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/59UFH34Z87

Renewal: up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009603-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,572,009 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,572,009 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Foster
Contact Email
nicola.foster@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000413490

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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