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CN250181 East Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the East Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service, initiated by Kent County Council, has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 30th March 2026. This project falls under the 'services' category, specifically focused on family-planning services. Located in East Kent, it operates within the Health sector and adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing standard Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The total estimated contract value is approximately £29.9 million for a potential period of 52 months. Participation representations were due by 14th January 2026, with the procurement method being a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in sexual health services, to collaborate with a regional authority like Kent County Council. Businesses that demonstrate substantial expertise in sexual health services and have the capability to operate within East Kent would be well-suited for this contract. Large-scale health organisations like the awarded Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust remain prime candidates due to their established presence and comprehensive service capabilities. This opportunity not only extends the provider's portfolio but also strengthens its presence in the public health sector.

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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/029645-2026
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

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
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days 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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