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title: "Kent Homeless Support Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-02"
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# Kent Homeless Support Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4fd018e-e528-4451-8366-6696f117fade

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has recently awarded a contract for the Kent Homeless Support Service Framework. This contract, valued at £4,562,911.01 GBP, falls under the accommodation services category. The procurement process was carried out through a direct award method, with a tender period ending on 29th September 2022 and a contract period starting on 1st October 2022 and ending on 31st March 2024. The contracting parties include Kent County Council as the buyer, Porchlight, and Look Ahead Care & Support as the suppliers.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the services industry to engage with Kent County Council's initiative to support homeless individuals. Businesses providing accommodation services or similar support services could find opportunities for growth and collaboration through this contract. With a contract duration spanning over a year, companies with experience in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete and contribute to addressing homelessness in Kent.

## Notice

Ending Kent Homeless Support Service Framework Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf1725f-7f5f-44e8-80cf-06b3ce6110a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,562,911 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,562,911 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LOOK AHEAD CARE & SUPPORT; PORCHLIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2022 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf1725f-7f5f-44e8-80cf-06b3ce6110a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf1725f-7f5f-44e8-80cf-06b3ce6110a4
  2nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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