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title: "Control Centre Monitoring Service for Ashford Borough Council Independent Living Schemes and Social Housing Telecare Systems"
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# Control Centre Monitoring Service for Ashford Borough Council Independent Living Schemes and Social Housing Telecare Systems

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dff829de-54c5-44c0-a3e3-ac7f670c009e

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has awarded a contract for a Control Centre Monitoring Service for its Independent Living Schemes and Social Housing Telecare Systems. Classified under Social work and related services (CPV 85300000), this procurement falls within the services category. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, valued at £160,000, commenced on 20th November 2024 and will continue until 20th November 2029. The tender process, now complete, had documentation available on the Kent Business Portal and concluded its tender period on 20th September 2024. Careium UK Limited, based in Blackburn, has been selected as the supplier.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in telecare systems and social housing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged due to the suitability criteria. Engaging with this contract can facilitate growth through long-term engagement and visibility with a public sector client like Ashford Borough Council, providing a stable and sustainable project over a five-year period.

## Notice

CCM/24/1 Ashford Borough Council (ABC) is looking to procure a Control Centre Monitoring Service for our Independent Living Schemes and Social Housing Telecare. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c48b370-fdab-4d3b-b922-dc7ee232b6f3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c48b370-fdab-4d3b-b922-dc7ee232b6f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c48b370-fdab-4d3b-b922-dc7ee232b6f3
  22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

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