Award

CN250184 School Health

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CN250184 School Health" contract is overseen by Kent County Council, a regional or local authority based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This contract is in the Award stage under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is classified under Community Health Services in the services category. The intention to award this contract was announced, with the standstill period concluding by midnight on 16 February 2026. The Direct Award procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Although the contract status is marked as complete, it remains an intention at this point, with an active award to Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services, particularly those experienced in improving child health and wellbeing through community health services. The School Health Service will deliver targeted elements of the Healthy Child Programme, benefiting providers specializing in child health, health education, and family support services. Firms well-placed to compete would include those with a proven track record in reducing health inequalities and delivering health interventions. The contract is valued at approximately £21.9 million, opening growth avenues for businesses capable of meeting these demanding service criteria across the Kent region.

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Notice Title

CN250184 School Health

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 16 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The procurement conducted is a Direct Award C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Direct Award C covers the procurement of the School Health Service. The key objectives of the School Health service are to: oImprove health and reduce health inequalities through the delivery of targeted and progressive element of the Healthy Child programme 5 -19. odelivering interventions which improve health and wellbeing of children and families. oImprove health and wellbeing of children and their families. oProvide a responsive service that meets user needs. oIndividual health and wellbeing interventions and support to address identified public health needs of children and young people, enabling them to stay healthy and support them to learn. oIdentifying children's needs, signposting to appropriate services, and providing health promotion messages and targeted evidence-based interventions. This plays a vital part in the reduction of child health inequalities through a holistic approach to identifying and addressing the health needs of children. Conflicts of interest were managed throughout the process and none were declared. The evaluation panel independently reviewed the information provided against each of the 5 Key Criteria. The planned evaluation panel consisted of Billie Hamilton-Moss (Specialist), Chloe Nelson (Senior Commissioner) and Wendy Jeffreys (Public Health Consultant). Matthew Wellard (Commercial and Procurement Manager) moderated the process. Dr Anjan Ghosh approved the intent to award. In assessment of a considerable change, it was established that the contracts are not materially different in nature, nor will there be an increase in contract value of more than 25% and PS500k of the original contract values. This process robustly assessed the contract performance and future contract performance across ALL of the 5 key criteria, namely: *Quality and innovation (30%) *Value (30%) *Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (15%) *Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (15%) *Social value (10%)

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 16 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The procurement conducted is a Direct Award C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009919-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
£21,898,681 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matthew Wellard
Contact Email
matthew.wellard@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000416375

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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