--- title: "Self Directed Support Early Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-22" --- # Self Directed Support Early Market Engagement Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24a3561a-e5ee-4aa6-ac40-77cf545bfa43.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is seeking Early Market Engagement for Self Directed Support services, aimed at diversifying support options for those receiving Direct Payment. The engagement process involves interacting with specialist suppliers to explore services like brokerage, payroll, and Personal Assistant Recruitment. The milestone for this engagement ends on 14th July 2023, with an initial virtual event scheduled for 19th July to outline requirements and gather feedback. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing community, social, and personal services to engage with Kent County Council. Suppliers with expertise in brokerage, payroll, and care services may find this tender well-suited to their offerings. Interested businesses should register on the e-tendering portal by 14th July to participate in the Early Market Engagement process aimed at providing more choice and control in support services. ## Notice Kent County Council (KCC) is to broaden the support options available for those receiving a Direct Payment. Whilst a Public Interest Notice was requested last year, Notice reference 2022S 00002927 our requirements have been further developed and full scope agreed, hence the need now for a Market Engagement Notice. As part of KCCs Making a difference everyday approach, KCC want to be able to provide more choice and control to those requiring support and wish to explore the market in more depth, for high quality alternatives to care and support. KCC want to engage with specialist suppliers with knowledge and experience, who can offer the following services - brokerage, payroll, Personal Assistant Recruitment, and managed accounts to assist Kent in diversifying their self-direct support portfolio. Our aim is to stimulate dialogues to consider a diverse range of service options. The options could include several providers who can supply all services countywide or individual suppliers providing certain services geographically. We are keen to understand how suppliers can contribute to the development of the service model(s). In the long term, KCC would be looking to work with those suppliers to develop an Individual Service Fund offering, as part of our commitment to an entirely person-centered approach to options available to individuals. We want to engage with the existing and potential suppliers to understand: The market offerings What are the risks? What are the barriers to entering the market? How suppliers can help shape the model What evidence you have collated to confirm why this is needed within the community With this shift we intend provide a range of opportunities with the market to build a plan together that ensures the market is built up and supported. Initially we will host an event) to outline our requirements in greater depth, this will provide participants with the opportunity to share their views and provide feedback. This first event will be held on the 19th of July virtually via Microsoft Teams. The intended outcome of the exercise is to enable Kent to be better informed, and to enable prospective suppliers to shape the future market. To register your interest, in this event and future engagement opportunities please visit our e-tendering portal; www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (search for the following reference DN638129) by Friday 14th July 23. Due to capacity numbers are restricted to two representatives from each organisation. Please note The engagement opportunities are part of preliminary consultation to promote choice and control for residents. Participation in these engagement opportunities will not include or preclude any organisation from participating in any future procurement exercise. Additional information: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk (search for the following reference DN638129) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb459846-caf3-42a3-9a21-804d4f4df7aa | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2023 at 11:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb459846-caf3-42a3-9a21-804d4f4df7aa - 22 Jun 2023 at 11:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81943b14-8eac-40ea-960b-66848f58e6da - 20 Jun 2023 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1261e1ef-5208-477b-9bf7-6162f506c5f6 - 20 Jun 2023 at 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f67c23-3e6c-4579-9825-1c3b78280fce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb459846-caf3-42a3-9a21-804d4f4df7aa 22nd June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81943b14-8eac-40ea-960b-66848f58e6da 22nd June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1261e1ef-5208-477b-9bf7-6162f506c5f6 20th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f67c23-3e6c-4579-9825-1c3b78280fce 20th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7b989dc2-e84e-ed11-811a-005056b64545 Advert - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=cd940360-dd4d-ed11-811a-005056b64545&projectStepId=4c6a4450-b40a-ee11-8123-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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