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# Development of Community Micro Enterprises

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd814729-096f-4f9b-83a2-8edb3c910a66

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## Summary

Kent County Council has concluded a procurement process for the development of Community Micro Enterprises (CMEs) aimed at supporting various vulnerable groups including older people, those with disabilities, and individuals seeking to improve their mental health and wellbeing. The contract, valued at £135,000, has been awarded to Community Catalyst C.I.C. and spans from 1 May 2024 to 30 November 2024. The initiative aligns with the 'Making a Difference Every Day' strategy and the 'Framing Kent's Future' strategy, focusing on delivering a new model of locally tailored care and support in England. The procurement method was classified as 'Other,' and the contract award status is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises involved in social care and community services. Companies specialising in providing personalised care, local businesses capable of addressing the specific needs of the mentioned demographic groups, and organisations aiming to contribute to social cohesion and community resilience are ideally positioned to benefit. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can enhance their portfolio with government contracts and play a crucial role in the local health and care ecosystem, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Community Micro-Enterprises (CMEs) are small, local businesses which offer services to support older people, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a disability or people that want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. CMEs offer an alternative approach to traditional commissioned services and give people more choice and control about the care and support they receive through both support at home and support getting out and about in the community. By providing a wide range of local small-scale and highly personalised support, CMEs can play an important role in supporting the local health and care system to delay or prevent the need for statutory interventions and services. Further, they can help to build connected and resilient communities, promote social cohesion and support the local economy by bringing more people into work. Kent County Council (KCC) have been working with the external provider, Community Catalysts CIC since May 2022 to develop CMEs in Kent. The development of CMEs aligns with the vision and objectives set out in the 'Making a Difference Every day' strategy and KCC's 'Framing Kent's Future' strategy by offering opportunities to deliver a new model of care. There is also a strong alignment with Think Local Act Personal and Social Care Futures work. CME's also contribute towards the new Care Quality Commission assurance process on local authorities to evidence how the council ensures equitable choice in care. To achieve the vision for CMEs and the outcomes associated with self-directed support, the most appropriate way forward is to bring the CME development service, currently provided by Community Catalyst CIC, in-house. This would enable the Council to retain the experience and expertise, which have been developed jointly by the Council and by the current provider. The award of contract enables the Council and provider to allow all necessary consultation with the affected staff and to facilitate the transfer under TUPE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a946d983-d2f7-466a-9a9c-0a2083ade0d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | COMMUNITY CATALYST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a946d983-d2f7-466a-9a9c-0a2083ade0d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a946d983-d2f7-466a-9a9c-0a2083ade0d5
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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