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title: "Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0335d1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2022-05-10"
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# Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0335d1

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## Summary

Kent County Council is planning to initiate a tender for the "Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community." This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is expected to be published on 30th May 2022, with a new contractual arrangement start date of 1st October 2022. The process will follow the light touch regime for health and social care services, and interested suppliers can express their interest by emailing communitywellbeing@kent.gov.uk. The procurement is in the planning stage as it aims to replace the existing service contract, which ends on 30th September 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community services, particularly those focused on health and social work. Companies that offer innovative support solutions and training programmes tailored for individuals with disabilities will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement will not only benefit local providers but may also attract organisations looking to expand their service offerings in the health and social care sector. The focus on flexible delivery methods following pandemic learnings suggests the need for adaptable service models that can make a positive impact in the community.

## Notice

Kent County Council are looking to commission providers to deliver support, skills development, and training opportunities for people in the community. Currently this is delivered through SS15087: Community Day Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities contract which is due to end on 30 September 2022. 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. It is expected that the opportunity including all associated documentation will be published on the 30th of May 2022, with a start date for the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of October 2022. The Prior information notice (PIN) is however, issued solely for the purpose of notifying the market of the intention to procure these services. Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to the PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Community Support, Lot 2 - Training and Skills

This procurement will be run under the light touch regime for Health and Social Care Services The Council intends to commission providers to provide support, skills development, and training opportunities for people in the community. To express your interest in this notice, and to be notified of any future procurement opportunities for these services, providers should email: communitywellbeing@kent.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012084-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## 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

- 10 May 2022 at 08:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012084-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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