--- title: "Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community (SC 220172)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-30" --- # Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community (SC 220172) Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f21c6f73-4fb2-413d-89b9-4f7161d432fa.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is initiating a tender for the "Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community" within the social services sector. This open procurement process, classified under CPV code 98000000, aims to deliver flexible support services starting from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2026. Key dates include the submission deadline for SQ and ITT by 17th June 2022 and the issuance of award letters on 18th August 2022. The contract has a total estimated value of £28 million and is located in Maidstone, England. This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in social services. Providers that offer innovative solutions for life skills support, activity programmes, and training services tailored for individuals with disabilities will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance service delivery capacities and contribute to promoting community welfare, thereby supporting strategic growth and expansion for suitable businesses. ## Notice Buyer: Kent County Council Title: Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community The Opportunity Kent County Council are looking to commission providers to deliver everyday life activities, skills development and training opportunities for people in the community, formerly SS15087: Community Day Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities contract. The planned new arrangements will be more flexible for example in terms of units and methods of delivery following learning from the pandemic and will evolve over the life of the contract. There will be a focus upon making a positive difference for the people we support every day, ensuring that they live as full and safe a life as possible and make informed choices. Please submit your tender documentation via the Kent Business Portal. Key Dates Stage Anticipated Date SQ and ITT issued to Providers 27th May 2022 Deadline for Providers' questions 10th June 2022 KCC response to Providers' questions 10th June 2022 SQ and ITT returned by Providers 17th June 2022 Issue award letters 18th August 2022 Service Commencement 1st October 2022 Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the Messages facility. Any questions directed via other means will be required to be re-directed through the Kent Business Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ea411-611a-43f7-9b85-2175a45b8b0d | | 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 | 30 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000,000 | | 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 | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 30 May 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ea411-611a-43f7-9b85-2175a45b8b0d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ea411-611a-43f7-9b85-2175a45b8b0d 30th May 2022 - 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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