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01 Jul 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kent County Council involves the acquisition of a homecare rostering and workforce scheduling system, under the title “CN250504 - Homecare rostering and workforce scheduling system”. This falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The contract was awarded as of 1st July 2026, following a limited procurement method due to no suitable tenders in the restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £344,369.12, was signed with CACI Limited, a supplier based in London. The procurement seeks to support the Kent Enablement at Home service by providing a system that manages care call allocations and workforce rosters, situated in the UKJ region, specifically Maidstone, Kent.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in software solutions tailored to healthcare and workforce management needs. Businesses with experience in facilitating enablement services or those with robust scheduling and rostering system offerings would have found themselves well-suited for this tender. Furthermore, firms in the technology domain looking to collaborate with public services could benefit from similar procurement opportunities facilitated by regional authorities like Kent County Council, showcasing the potential for growth in governmental contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CN250504 - Homecare rostering and workforce scheduling system

Notice Description

The Kent Enablement at Home service require a homecare rostering tool. The system enables the allocation of care calls to people receiving the enablement service, and to manage the Enablement Support Workers rosters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Kent Enablement at Home service require a homecare rostering tool. The system enables the allocation of care calls to people receiving the enablement service, and to manage the Enablement Support Workers rosters. KCC have a statutory responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable people and this system allows them to fulfil this role.

Procurement Information

It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061732-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£344,369 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks 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

CACI

Further Information

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