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CN250423 West Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 07:34

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the West Kent Specialist Integrated Sexual Health Service is managed by Kent County Council, a regional authority in Maidstone, UK. It falls under the industry category of family-planning services, specifically targeting the provision of sexual health services within the UKJ4 region. The procurement stage is at the award notice phase, with key dates including the award date on 15 April 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £14,049,371.90, is awarded via a limited procurement method, specifically within the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime. Businesses have until 14 April 2026 to make representations regarding this award notice.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on sexual health and family planning. The awarding of this contract under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 allows businesses within the healthcare sector to expand their operations and service offerings in West Kent. Given the limited procurement method, large-scale healthcare providers such as NHS trusts are well-suited to compete, proving their capability and assurance in service delivery. Opportunities are ripe for businesses that demonstrate excellence in managing contracts of this magnitude and require a strategic approach to comply with the regulations outlined in the Provider Selection Regime.

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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/033977-2026
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
£14,049,371 £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

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

Further Information

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