--- title: "SC21053 Adult Social Care - Technology Enabled Care Build and Test" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd805be3-3908-4218-8118-65fc285acf94" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd805be3-3908-4218-8118-65fc285acf94" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd805be3-3908-4218-8118-65fc285acf94.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd805be3-3908-4218-8118-65fc285acf94.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-14" --- # SC21053 Adult Social Care - Technology Enabled Care Build and Test Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd805be3-3908-4218-8118-65fc285acf94 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd805be3-3908-4218-8118-65fc285acf94) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd805be3-3908-4218-8118-65fc285acf94.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "SC21053 Adult Social Care - Technology Enabled Care Build and Test" within the health and social work services industry. This initiative aims to commission a provider to support a pilot project for Technology Enabled Care, which is essential for enhancing independent living for individuals in Kent. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th February 2022, and it commenced on 21st February 2022, lasting for one year until 20th February 2023. The procurement method used is a restricted procedure, inviting interested providers to submit their applications via the Kent Business Portal, with previous deadlines for expression of interest having passed on 12th November 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in technology solutions geared towards health and social care. Companies with experience in supporting public sector authorities and those capable of delivering innovative, person-centred care options are well-suited to participate. Potential bidders would benefit from engaging with the existing network of internal Digital Facilitators and Digital Champions as part of the project’s collaborative approach, fostering growth through participation in a crucial emerging market within the digital tech landscape in social care. ## Notice Kent County Council are looking to commission a provider to support a build and test pilot for Technology Enabled Care. Making a Difference Every Day' is KCC's innovative approach for Adult Social Care. We are taking a bold, exciting approach so that together we can drive consistent, high quality, person-centred and innovative support to those that need it. Technology Enables Care is key to the success of this new approach and is critical to the Authority's vision for the social care and health landscape in Kent to harness the positive impact digital technology can have to enable independent living and optimise a person's outcomes whilst reducing the demand for care and support. For a period of 12 months, the build and test model will operate across a proposed three of KCC's 12 districts. The learning and data captured will help inform a Kent wide digital solution. Using a restricted procedure, KCC is seeking to appoint an agnostic technology provider where different types of technology can best test with real life assessments. The chosen provider will be required to collate data and work with a network of internal Digital Facilitators and Digital Champions to build a specification that will be used to inform sourcing a longer-term solution. In the first instance Providers interested in this opportunity review the enclosed Specification and if appropriate should express their interest via the Kent Business Portal by 12th November 2021. KCC is particularly interested in those Providers who can demonstrate their experience with supporting other Local Authorities. Our current timeline is as follows: Call for Competition and SSQ issued to suppliers 23rd September 2021 Deadline for suppliers' questions 10th November 2021 KCC response to suppliers' questions 11th November 2021 SSQ returned by suppliers 12 November 2021 Evaluation and tender list approval 24th November 2021 ITT dispatch 25th November 2021 Tender return 6th January 2021 Tender evaluation and clarification 26th January 2022 Complete evaluation report 27th January 2022 Issue award letter 3rd February 2022 Standstill period complete 17th February 2022 Contract award 18th February 2022 Start on Site 21st February 2022 Anticipated contract duration - 1 year 20th February 2023 Please express your interest in this opportunity on the Kent Business Portal. Interested Providers are also asked to direct any questions via the Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6fdf70-70bd-4538-8995-0be379a858f9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £675,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NRS HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2022 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6fdf70-70bd-4538-8995-0be379a858f9 - 23 Sep 2021 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c85132-1099-4a6b-b7a8-9defe1a7ea92 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6fdf70-70bd-4538-8995-0be379a858f9 14th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c85132-1099-4a6b-b7a8-9defe1a7ea92 23rd September 2021 - 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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