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title: "SC220284 - PIN Self Directed Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03762f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-17"
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# SC220284 - PIN Self Directed Support

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03762f

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## Summary

Kent County Council is planning a procurement process titled "SC220284 - PIN Self Directed Support" in the services industry category. The council aims to broaden support options for Direct payment recipients by seeking Expressions of Interest from specialist suppliers. The planned procurement seeks to enable Kent to provide more choice and control to those requiring support, potentially leading to high-quality alternatives to care and support. The council is specifically looking for suppliers offering services such as brokerage, support services, managed accounts, and individual service funds. The future notice date for this opportunity is 21st November 2022.

This procurement process by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in brokerage, support services, managed accounts, or individual service funds. Companies with knowledge and experience in offering these services are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to contribute to diversifying Kent's self-direct support portfolio, potentially shaping the future market in this sector. The planned procurement could create growth opportunities for businesses in the social and personal services industry looking to provide innovative solutions to support recipients of Direct payments.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking input from the market to facilitate the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity, in order to broaden the support options available for those receiving a Direct payment. As part of KCC's 'Making a difference everyday' approach, KCC want to be able to provide more choice and control to those requiring support and wish to explore the external market in more depth, for high quality alternatives to care and support. KCC is looking for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from specialist suppliers with knowledge and experience, who can offer services such as brokerage, support services, managed accounts and/or Individual service funds to assist Kent in diversifying their self-direct support portfolio.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking input from the market to facilitate the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity, in order to broaden the support options available for those receiving a Direct payment. As part of KCC's 'Making a difference everyday' approach, KCC want to be able to provide more choice and control to those requiring support and wish to explore the external market in more depth, for high quality alternatives to care and support. KCC is looking for specialist suppliers with knowledge and experience, who can offer services such as brokerage, support services, managed accounts and/or Individual service funds to assist Kent in diversifying their self-direct support portfolio. The intended outcome of this is to enable Kent to be better informed, and to enable a prospective supplier to shape the future market. Any additional available information that can facilitate this, such as usage forecasting and/or estimated costs for you services should be provided.

Renewal: Up to two further 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029127-2022 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2022 at 10:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029127-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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