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05 Feb 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is set to award a contract for stroke services within the region of Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley (DGS). The procurement process follows a limited method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and has not included a prior call for competition due to the decision to continue with the existing provider. This process is at the award stage, with the official award notice marking the start of the standstill period, during which representations must be submitted by 13 February 2026. The proposed contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, valued at £53,890 annually. The NHS Kent and Medway ICB Executive Board will oversee the decision-making process for this award.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the health services sector, specifically those that can provide stroke-related health services. Companies with robust track records in delivering high-quality, innovative, and integrated health services would find it advantageous. The evaluation criteria emphasize quality, value, service sustainability, and social value, making this a suitable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and impactful health solutions in line with local healthcare priorities. Smaller enterprises with a focus on reducing health inequalities and enhancing service accessibility stand to benefit from this contract, aligned with the incumbent provider's current successful service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Stroke Service for DGS

Notice Description

Stroke Services for DGS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stroke Service PSR route direct award C Annual Contract Value PS53890.00 The proposed contract award period is for 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and includes a 3-month no fault contract termination notice period.

Procurement Information

The decision to award has been made at the Executive Management Committee including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Delivery Officer to award this service to the Stroke Association as the existing provider for Kent and Medway. 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06494e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010634-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20267 months 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
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Postcode Area
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
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stroke Association

Further Information

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