Planning

CN260692 - Young Carers Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "CN260692 - Young Carers Service," aimed at commissioning an external service for young carers aged 5-24. This service will provide assessments, tailored support, and guidance to mitigate disadvantages faced by young carers. The council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, is planning this service with a substantial budget valued at approximately £2.83 million. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement is following an open procedure under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The contract period is expected to start on 1st May 2027 and run until 30th April 2031 with possibilities for renewal until 2035. Interested parties should anticipate a future notice by 26th October 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people. Its focus on providing comprehensive support to young carers opens avenues for organisations with expertise in social care and advisory services. Companies familiar with the light-touch regime and open procurement methods will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the extensive period of the contract and the potential for renewal, this opportunity is ideal for enterprises looking to secure a substantial and long-term business engagement with a sub-central government entity like Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

CN260692 - Young Carers Service

Notice Description

The proposal is to commission an externally delivered Kent Young Carers Service which provides young carers aged 5-24 an assessment and tailored support, and information, advice and guidance that works to mitigate the disadvantages that can impact children and young people with a caring responsibility. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Welfare-services-for-children-and-young-people./35BSQZQ5SZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35BSQZQ5SZ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069859
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044201-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,832,379 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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