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Integrated Community Diabetes Service

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Integrated Community Diabetes Service" conducted by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is at the award stage. This service falls under the NHS Organisation's remit and focuses on services provided by nurses for diabetes management in a primary care setting (CPV code 85141200) within the West Kent locality. The process is under a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the EU directive's scope. The intended contract period is from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. The decision will adhere to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and stakeholders must submit representations by 22 July 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in diabetes management and community healthcare provision. The intended award to West Kent Primary Care Community Interest Company highlights the value of established experience and meets quality standards. Companies capable of delivering specialist nursing advice and ongoing clinical diabetes management would find opportunities to expand their services in this sector. Moreover, the substantial contract value of £678,254 indicates a lucrative opportunity for eligible enterprises, reinforcing the importance of robust service delivery to the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Community Diabetes Service

Notice Description

Provision of patient assessment and support of ongoing management of Level 1 and 2 Diabetes in a primary care setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of Service: Provide clinical management of diabetes in adults in the community, within the West Kent locality. Provision of a specialist diabetes nursing advice service. This contract is intended to be awarded to an existing provider following direct award process C. Lifetime Value expectation: PS678,254 Period: 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027

Options: The option to extend once for 12 months.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 22 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064864-2026
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

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£678,254 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
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
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST KENT PRIMARY CARE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

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