Home Visiting and out-of-hours

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is overseeing a public procurement titled 'Home Visiting and out-of-hours' under the health services industry category in Maidstone, Kent, with a legal basis referenced under the 2023/54 UK legislation. The procurement process, set by the Provider Selection Regime, has progressed to the award stage with an intention to award notice published, marking the start of the standstill period. The contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2026 and end on 30th June 2028, with a possible extension up to 2029. The main procurement method is a direct award classified under the concession special regime, and no competitive procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 applies.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in delivering health services, particularly those specializing in out-of-hours care and home visitation services. The total contract value, including possible extensions, is set at £26,069,103, to be awarded to Integrated Care 24. The opportunity is invaluable for healthcare service providers seeking to expand their regional footprint and service portfolio within the public sector. Companies with a strong foundation in healthcare, logistics, or support services in similar environments, particularly those with experience in collaborative public sector projects, are well-poised to benefit significantly from such an undertaking.

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Notice Title

Home Visiting and out-of-hours

Notice Description

Out of hours services including home visiting and telephone platform within Kent. PSR route direct award C

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. 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-06ba68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058652-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,069,103 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED CARE 24

Further Information

Notice Documents

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