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# The Kent Health Visiting Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6880f72-10f3-4d8e-99c9-2e63a51cdee0

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded the contract for the Kent Health Visiting Service to the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This award, valued at £141,373,906 GBP, was formalised on 23 November 2025. The procurement process falls under the Provider Selection Regime in compliance with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, which are distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded contract will commence on 1 January 2026 and extend until 31 March 2031, facilitating the community health services industry in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the community health sector. By engaging with Kent County Council, businesses can bolster their portfolios with a substantial contractual agreement. The project is ideally suited for large-scale health service providers with the capacity to deliver a comprehensive health visiting programme that meets statutory health requirements. The initiative involves collaborative work with health and social care partners, focusing on children's health and development in the region, offering a robust avenue for organisations eager to expand their impact in community health services.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process Instead of: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process Read: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process Other additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process This a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight of the 5 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The service delivers a comprehensive Health Visiting programme across the entirety of Kent County Council's area. It is designed to meet the statutory requirements set out in the Healthy Child Programme, ensuring that all eligible children and their families receive appropriate support and interventions. The approach is evidence-based and guided by the Kent Public Health 0-4 Health Needs Assessment, which identifies local priorities and informs service delivery. This includes universal health reviews, targeted support for families with additional needs, and collaborative working with other health and social care partners to promote optimal child development, health, and wellbeing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bbda5-6571-4595-86d3-4a53f3c5e464 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,373,906 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,373,906 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2025 at 15:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bbda5-6571-4595-86d3-4a53f3c5e464
- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bbda5-6571-4595-86d3-4a53f3c5e464

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bbda5-6571-4595-86d3-4a53f3c5e464
  31st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=996673795
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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