--- title: "Opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment opportunities for people with a learning and or physical disability at Princess Christian's Farm" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8dad588-f4a4-4f79-a91e-5d1462bc2a9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8dad588-f4a4-4f79-a91e-5d1462bc2a9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8dad588-f4a4-4f79-a91e-5d1462bc2a9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8dad588-f4a4-4f79-a91e-5d1462bc2a9c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-07" --- # Opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment opportunities for people with a learning and or physical disability at Princess Christian's Farm Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8dad588-f4a4-4f79-a91e-5d1462bc2a9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8dad588-f4a4-4f79-a91e-5d1462bc2a9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8dad588-f4a4-4f79-a91e-5d1462bc2a9c.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment services for individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities at Princess Christian's Farm, located in Hildenborough, England. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd September 2021. The contract is valued at £437,216 and is set to commence on 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2023. The buying organisation is seeking a provider to offer a day opportunities service, following the cessation of the current provider's involvement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in adult and other education services, particularly those with experience supporting individuals with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of providers to compete. Businesses that can deliver innovative and effective support services may find this an advantageous venture to enhance their growth and service portfolio. ## Notice Buyer: Kent County Council Title: Opportunity to deliver support, education, and employment opportunities for people with a learning and or physical disability at Princess Christian's Farm The Opportunity Kent County Council are looking to commission an organisation or consortium of providers to provide a day opportunities service for people with learning and or physical disabilities at Princess Christian's Farm, Riding Lane, Hildenborough. The current provider is ceasing their involvement with the current arrangement and as such we will be using the Procurement in an Emergency Guidance to expedite identification of a new provider under the provision of a call for competition using a standard procedure with accelerated timescales. Further procurement processes information will follow. The current arrangement involves an Adult Social Care Contract which is linked to a lease on the land and buildings which are owned by KCC. In the new arrangement it is envisaged that the Contract and the lease will be separate and the details of this will be set out in the tender documentation. Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal. Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0796da-1e22-4ac5-9a85-00e8736e4e3c | | 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 | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £437,216 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0796da-1e22-4ac5-9a85-00e8736e4e3c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0796da-1e22-4ac5-9a85-00e8736e4e3c 7th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://kentbussinessportal.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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