--- title: "Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community April 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8adca9cb-7c02-4f0c-b3cd-334510e6160f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8adca9cb-7c02-4f0c-b3cd-334510e6160f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8adca9cb-7c02-4f0c-b3cd-334510e6160f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8adca9cb-7c02-4f0c-b3cd-334510e6160f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-19" --- # Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community April 2023 Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8adca9cb-7c02-4f0c-b3cd-334510e6160f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8adca9cb-7c02-4f0c-b3cd-334510e6160f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8adca9cb-7c02-4f0c-b3cd-334510e6160f.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is seeking new providers for the Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in April 2023. This tender opportunity, valued at £28 million GBP, falls under the social work and related services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 17th May 2023. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 30th September 2026. Businesses focusing on services related to social work and those interested in community support and skills development would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The Kent County Council tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their reach and contribute to community welfare. The council aims to enhance the flexibility and quality of service delivery following lessons from the pandemic. Interested businesses, including both existing and new providers, should submit their tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal to be considered for the new contractual arrangements. This tender process presents a chance for businesses to make a positive impact on community support services and contribute to the well-being of individuals in Kent. ## Notice Kent County Council are looking to add new providers to the Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in April 2023. Existing providers on the new EDLA Contract which went live on 1 October 2022 need not re-apply only unless they want to be considered for lots they are not currently part of (not including lot1b which is now closed). The new arrangements are more flexible than the previous day opportunities contract, for example, in terms of units and methods of delivery following learning from the pandemic and will evolve over the life of the contract. There is a focus upon making a positive difference for the people we support every day, ensuring that they live as full and safe a life as possible and make informed choices. It is expected that the opportunity including all associated documentation will be published on the 19th of April 2023, with a start date for the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of July 2023 for new providers. Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a637ebdf-defa-49ad-b7d7-d9210bb83dc9 | | 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 | 19 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000,000 | | 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 1XX | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2023 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a637ebdf-defa-49ad-b7d7-d9210bb83dc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a637ebdf-defa-49ad-b7d7-d9210bb83dc9 19th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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