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title: "Aquafund"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2653cee-65b9-49b5-9c94-e39e850c0f38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# Aquafund

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2653cee-65b9-49b5-9c94-e39e850c0f38

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed the procurement process for the "Aquafund" tender, a direct award initiative aimed at providing AMR services without any upfront capital costs. This procurement, classified under the public utilities industry category, covers various regions across the United Kingdom and allows for the sharing of savings with Aquafund upon successful implementation of their services. The tender period closed on 18th March 2021, and the contract commenced on 30th March 2021, with a total contract duration of five years, ending on 29th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in AMR services, particularly those capable of operating without initial capital investment. Firms looking to enhance their service offerings in the public utilities sector could find this contract attractive, as successful collaboration may lead to cost savings and subsequently profit-sharing arrangements with the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in water management and service efficiency will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts within this framework.

## Notice

AquaFund - AMR Services at no capital cost by ADSM - Pre-Tendered Framework OJEU Ref 2015/S227-413650 - No payment on this so no contract value, if savings achieved then 50% goes to Aquafund and 50% to the Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e91725-7252-4624-94eb-4a3a7e44dbcf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADSM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e91725-7252-4624-94eb-4a3a7e44dbcf
- 30 Mar 2021 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c30e582-7110-4a24-a299-55dc09eac760

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e91725-7252-4624-94eb-4a3a7e44dbcf
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c30e582-7110-4a24-a299-55dc09eac760
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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