Planning

Domestic Abuse Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 08:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Service, scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, and conclude on 31st March 2030. This opportunity is classified under the "social work services" category, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the South East region (UKJ4). The procurement method will follow a competitive flexible procedure, deemed "open," which is above the threshold under the special regime "lightTouch." Although the tender is currently in the planning stage, a future notice is expected by 3rd August 2026, providing more details and possibly signalling the transition to the next stage in the procurement process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with the capability to provide support and accommodation for domestic abuse victims. With a substantial contract value of £26,000,000, this offers a lucrative chance for established service providers in the social sector to expand their operations and influence within the South East region. Companies skilled in delivering integrated care solutions, and those with experience in managing social service provisions, would find this tender well-aligned with their expertise and may benefit from engaging with Kent County Council during the competitive procedure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Domestic Abuse Service

Notice Description

Provision of an integrated and comprehensive Domestic Abuse service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065caa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017142-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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