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CN250181 East Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 07:38

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the East Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service is being managed by Kent County Council, a regional authority based in Maidstone, UK. Classified under family-planning services, this tender involves the provision of specialised health services in East Kent and falls under the services category. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulated by Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. As of the update on 15th April 2026, the contract has been formally awarded to Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, with the process reaching the contract award stage post a competitive procedure. The contract was signed on 30th March 2026 and carries a total estimated value of £29,911,651.80, encompassing a potential term of up to 52 months including possible extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large health service providers specialising in sexual health services, particularly those who can offer integrated solutions as demonstrated by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. The contract provides substantial business growth potential, given its considerable financial commitment and service length. Companies with a strong track record in delivering similar services and fulfilling complex health service contracts are well-suited to compete and succeed in this procurement landscape. The focus on specialist services and longstanding contractual relationships suggests robust opportunities for growth and consolidation within the industry.

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Notice Title

CN250181 East Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

Provision of a specialist integrated sexual health service in East Kent

Lot Information

Lot 1

his 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 the relevant authority by 14/01/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The service is a specialist integrated sexual health service operating in East Kent. The total contract length permissible should all extensions be enacted is 4 years and 4 months (52 months). The total estimated contract value for the full contract period including all extensions is PS29,911,651.80

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033979-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85312330 - Family-planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,911,651 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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