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title: "Community Based Wellbeing Specialist Dementia Services (Lots 7-12)"
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# Community Based Wellbeing Specialist Dementia Services (Lots 7-12)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11764a87-a3da-4dd4-bbbf-1750da9c55b4

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## Summary

Kent County Council is seeking bids for the "Community Based Wellbeing Specialist Dementia Services (Lots 7-12)" contract aimed at supporting older individuals, adults with physical disabilities, and those with dementia within the Kent region. This tender is in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £7,000,000. The awarded contracts for Lots 7, 8, and 9 will commence on 1st April 2022 and run for three years, while Lots 10, 11, and 12 are scheduled to last for two years, expiring on 31st March 2024. The deadline for submission was 27th August 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those focused on dementia care and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may possess the local knowledge and tailored approaches necessary for effective service delivery. With multiple contract lots available across different regions in Kent, businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and community engagement will be well-positioned to compete for these contracts.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) are commissioning Community Based Wellbeing services that are designed to promote wellbeing for older people (aged 55+), adults with physical disabilities, adults with sensory impairments, and people with dementia. This procurement process will procure the following Contract Lots: Lot 7 - Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in West Kent Lot 8 - Post Diagnostic Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in East Kent Lot 9 - Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in North Kent Lot 10 - Dementia Coordinator Service in West Kent Lot 11 - Dementia Coordinator Service in East Kent Lot 12 - Dementia Coordinator Service in North Kent (including Medway) The Contracts awarded for Lots 7, 8 and 9 will commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for a period of 3 years (expiring 31st March 2025), with the option for two extensions of up to one year each at the discretion of the Council, unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract. The Contracts awarded for Lots 10, 11 and 12 are being procured by KCC on behalf of Kent & Medway CCG and will commence on 1st April 2022 and will run for a period of 2 years (expiring 31st March 2024), unless terminated in accordance with the published Conditions of Contract. Currently, Lot 9 does not cover the Medway council geographical area. The contract may be varied in the future to include the provision of a Post Diagnostic Specialist Support in the Community for People with Dementia and their Families in this area. Further information on the breakdown of Lots and Services can be found within the Invitation to Tender Documents. Selection Questionnaire responses must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal by 12 noon on the 27th August 2021. Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65be8f86-9958-47a3-a8aa-d247ff84aeb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK HERNE BAY & WHITSTABLE; ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65be8f86-9958-47a3-a8aa-d247ff84aeb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65be8f86-9958-47a3-a8aa-d247ff84aeb4
  25th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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