---
title: "Young Carers Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031453"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031453.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-19"
---

# Young Carers Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031453

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## Summary

Kent County Council is seeking proposals for the "Young Carers Service", a contract valued at £976,500, aimed at providing comprehensive support to young carers in Kent. This tender is currently active and uses a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2022 for three years, with an option for renewal for an additional two years. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 1st March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focused on community and personal support. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the lives of young carers, including training, direct support, and respite services, would be well-positioned to participate. The emphasis on tailored services and assessment skills indicates a preference for experienced providers and those capable of collaborating effectively with local authorities and the communities they serve.

## Notice

The aim of the Young Carers Service will be to: 1. Increase the identification and assessment of young carers in Kent. 2. Provide young carers some respite from their caring responsibilities. 3. Help reduce the risk of their situation escalating. 4. Improve the quality of young carers' lives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Young Carers Service will be to: 1. Increase the identification and assessment of young carers in Kent. 2. Provide young carers some respite from their caring responsibilities. 3. Help reduce the risk of their situation escalating. 4. Improve the quality of young carers' lives.

Renewal: Possibility to extend the contract on a plus -12 months, plus - 12 months basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013491-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £976,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £964,671 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMAGO COMMUNITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2022 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013491-2022
- 8 Feb 2022 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003512-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://kentbusinessportal.org.uk
- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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