--- title: "Home to Decide" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2476a23-a7d9-41a3-8b82-0c0781849c59" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2476a23-a7d9-41a3-8b82-0c0781849c59" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2476a23-a7d9-41a3-8b82-0c0781849c59.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2476a23-a7d9-41a3-8b82-0c0781849c59.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-28" --- # Home to Decide Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2476a23-a7d9-41a3-8b82-0c0781849c59 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2476a23-a7d9-41a3-8b82-0c0781849c59) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2476a23-a7d9-41a3-8b82-0c0781849c59.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the "Home to Decide" service, aimed at providing health and social work services for individuals aged 18 and over who are eligible according to Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) or the NHS, and are residents within Kent. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with proposals due by 5 December 2018. The total value of the contract is £1.5 million, covering a contract period starting on 1 January 2019 and ending on 31 March 2020. This open procurement method invites a wider range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those that focus on home care and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the initiative aims to enhance the quality of care provided to individuals in their homes, thereby reducing the need for residential admissions. The focus on delivering services that promote independence and well-being aligns with the priorities of many businesses in the health sector aiming to expand their service offerings. ## Notice Home to Decide is a service designed in conjunction with a provider, and initially piloted with Kent County Council and West Kent CCG. The Home to Decide service is designed for people aged 18 years and over and are determined by Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) or the NHS as eligible and who are ordinarily resident within the administrative area of Kent County Council . It is imperative that people are at the heart of Health and ASCH activities receiving services that are easy to access, of good quality, that support their wellbeing and maximise their ability to live independently and safely in their community. Home First' is one of the key priorities NHS England communicated to Accident and Emergency delivery boards in 2016 and refreshed in the guidance underpinning the improved Better Care Fund High Impact Changes 2017. The focus of the Home to Decide service is to ensure the person is safe at home following discharge from hospital and aims to reduce residential care admissions through an intensive programme of support in the Person's own home. Please see www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8620166-b0cb-44c9-b1e7-69f35082af61 | | 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 | 28 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2018 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8620166-b0cb-44c9-b1e7-69f35082af61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8620166-b0cb-44c9-b1e7-69f35082af61 28th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c2c0d71d-09f3-e811-80ef-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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