D3 Tenders | VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services

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VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services

Notice Description

Market Engagement Notice VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services (currently known as Live Well Kent and Medway) Authority: Kent County Council Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/e/SiajERRCzJ Contact: keri.spring@kent.gov.uk Kent County Council (KCC) is inviting organisations to take part in early market and stakeholder engagement for the future VCSE Led Mental Health Recovery and Prevention Services (currently known as Live Well Kent and Medway). These services aim to aid recovery and prevent relapse, improve health and social care outcomes for individuals with poor mental health and wellbeing, prevent suicide, reduce the stigma of mental illness and reduce or delay the need for additional care and support. Please be advised that this is not a call for competition and should not be perceived as an intention to procure services. The aim of these events is to only gather insights/intelligence, which will be used to inform future service delivery. About the service: The vision for Live Well Kent & Medway is to keep people well and provide a holistic offer of support for individuals living with and without a mental health diagnosis, in line with national and local guidance and protocols. The service supports people with both a Common Mental Illness (CMI) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI) to prevent escalation of need and also provide support as part of their recovery journey. The service aims to: *support recovery and prevent relapse *improve emotional wellbeing and daily living *reduce suicide risk *build social connection *reduce or delay the need for higher level support *improve access and equity across Kent and Medway Interest is welcomed from VCSE organisations, mental health and wellbeing providers, community groups, digital providers, and others who can contribute to preventative, community based, recovery focused support, predominantly for people 17+. Engagement events (all virtual): We will be hosting four virtual sessions, each covering the same content. *Virtual Session 1: 21 April 2026 / 13:30 *Virtual Session 2: 22 April 2026 / 9:30 *Virtual Session 3: 23 April 2026 / 13:30 *Virtual Session 4: 24 April 2026 / 9:30 How to register: Interested organisations must complete the Registration Form (link below) by midday (12 noon) 16 April 2026. https://forms.office.com/e/SiajERRCzJ The council may cancel events if there is little or no response on a particular date. Please ensure that you have registered using the link provided. What we'll cover Each session will include a short overview of the current service and a summary of county level population needs. After this, we will invite participants to share feedback using Mentimeter on the following areas: *vision and future direction *needs and demand *outcomes and what "good" looks like *good practice and innovation *equity and inclusion *workforce and sustainability This will be a chance to hear the current picture and contribute ideas that can help shape a service that meets the needs of communities across Kent and Medway. Important information: This engagement is just an early conversation to help shape our thinking not a call for competition. No commercial decisions have been made yet, and anything we share at this stage may change. If a procurement process is needed later, full details will be published in line with the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 (PSR).

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Lot 1

Important information: This engagement is just an early conversation to help shape our thinking not a call for competition. No commercial decisions have been made yet, and anything we share at this stage may change. If a procurement process is needed later, full details will be published in line with the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 (PSR).

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066622
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021252-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 10 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
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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

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