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title: "Provision of Children Centres"
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published: "2018-12-07"
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# Provision of Children Centres

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2df3c5f-a60e-40bd-827e-7891f71e2686

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## Summary

Kent County Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Children Centres", aimed at providing essential health and social work services within the regions of Thanet and Swale in Southeast England. This tender process falls under a selective procurement method, specifically utilising a negotiated procedure. Interested parties must submit their applications by noon on 4th January 2019, with the contracts expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and run for a duration of 24 months, concluding on 31st March 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately £849,938.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver community-based services and outreach. Businesses that can provide suitable facilities and support aligned with both national and local policy changes will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the two lots available in this tender. Engaging in this contract could lead to lasting relationships within the public sector and enhance visibility in the children's services sector.

## Notice

Kent County Council are seeking tender applications for the provision of the two externally commissioned Children Centres within Thanet and Swale. The successful providers will be required to provide a building and outreach services based within the defined catchment areas, whilst responding to national and local policies changes. The tender will consist of two lots; Lot 1: Thanet, Lot 2; Swale. The contracts are to commence on the 1st of April 2019 and will run for a period of 24 months (expiring 31st March 2021). Tender submissions are due back no later than 12 noon on the Friday 4th January 2019, via the Kent Business Portal. Full details of the requirement are available via the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877601d6-bd21-4e5b-afdb-3900b48aa688 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £849,938 |
| 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

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877601d6-bd21-4e5b-afdb-3900b48aa688

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877601d6-bd21-4e5b-afdb-3900b48aa688
  7th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d7f5354c-26fa-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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