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title: "Primary Care Direct Award B"
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# Primary Care Direct Award B

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b1d4224-e84e-490a-87da-aea3e5a2dfbb

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## Summary

Kent County Council has issued a procurement opportunity titled "Primary Care Direct Award B" under the Provider Selection Regime for the delivery of community health services, focusing on Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks, and LARC in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity, classified under the CPV code 85323000 for community health services, is currently in the tender stage following an open procurement method as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender is valued at £21,572,009 and has a deadline for submission on 31st March 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated primary care solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is inclusive of these business types. The open procedure presents a competitive landscape, ideal for experienced providers in the public health sector aiming to expand their reach within the South East. Engaging in this procurement could allow businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Kent County Council, enhancing their portfolio and service offerings.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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. This is an opportunity for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks and LARC within Primary Care in Kent under a PSR Direct Award B route.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6f8abf-6ba9-4941-8079-b11e0e56679e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,572,009 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6f8abf-6ba9-4941-8079-b11e0e56679e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6f8abf-6ba9-4941-8079-b11e0e56679e
  3rd February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./59UFH34Z87
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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