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CN250423 West Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is conducting a procurement process for the West Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service, classified under the industry category of family-planning services. This procurement involves a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, and it is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement aims to provide services in Kent, UK, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 for a 24-month duration, valued at approximately £14,049,371.90. The tender is in the Award stage, with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust selected as the supplier. Key dates include the standstill period allowing representations by providers until 14 April 2026, with the contract having been signed on 30 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses focused on healthcare services. Companies with expertise in sexual health services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated and specialist healthcare solutions, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, excluding the need for prior publication of a call for competition, which may interest organisations with strong local connections or existing collaborations within the healthcare sector. The contract focuses on leveraging expertise to enhance service delivery, making it attractive for healthcare providers looking to expand their contract portfolio with regional authorities in the South East of England.

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Notice Title

CN250423 West Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

Notice Description

Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service in West Kent. 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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14/04/2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialist integrated sexual health service in West Kent. 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 required service is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 and will continue for a period of 24 months unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The total estimated contract value for the full contract period is PS14,049,371.90

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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14/04/2026. 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-06792d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029674-2026
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
£14,049,371 £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

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

Further Information

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