--- title: "CN240148 - Care and Support in the Home (CSiH) Services - Children's Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049766" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049766" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049766.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049766.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-19" --- # CN240148 - Care and Support in the Home (CSiH) Services - Children's Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049766 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049766) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049766.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is undertaking a procurement process for Care and Support in the Home (CSiH) Services specifically targeting Children's Services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a Market Engagement event scheduled for 24th September from 11am to 12pm. The initiative is directed towards providing essential services to disabled children and young people, up to the age of 18, in Kent. The Council's statutory duty to provide these services stems from the Children Act 1989, section 17. The aim is to develop a framework that responds to the domiciliary care needs of disabled children and young people in the region. The procurement falls under the Social Work and Related Services industry category (CPV code 85300000), and will employ a Light Touch Regime procurement method. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in social work, personal care, and support services. Companies experienced in working with disabled children and young people, and those offering comprehensive care packages, can significantly benefit from this contract. The engagement process is designed to involve providers in shaping the service model, making it ideal for businesses that are keen to influence future service delivery frameworks. With the demand for specialised care continuously growing, this contract offers the potential for substantial business growth and long-term collaboration with Kent County Council, creating a stable and influential presence in the region's social care market. ## Notice Prior Information Notice, for the purpose of inviting interested providers participate in Market Engagement event(s). The Council has a statutory duty to provide services to those requiring care. In respect of Disabled Children and Young People (DCYP) this is under the Children Act 1989, section 17. The intended services will provide support to disabled children, young people (up the age of 18 years) and their families in a variety of ways, including but not limited to: * Achieving outcomes agreed upon in the Child Support Plan or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) * Supporting personal care and hygiene * Assisting family members with tasks related to the child or young person * Promotion of well being and safeguarding * Promoting independence * Breaks from caring, for parents/carers The intended framework will need to respond to the current needs and demands in relation to disabled children and young people's domiciliary care needs in Kent. The current framework is not fit for purpose and we are keen to explore the reasons for this with providers who are working across the county, with the aim of developing a new model that works for both the Local Authority and any providers who may wish to be part of it. Kent County Council intend on holding a series of workshops to explore the various options available and to give providers an opportunity to help to shape the new service. PLEASE NOTE That this Market Engagement Event will take place on 24th September from 11am-12pm. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Prior Information Notice, for the purpose of inviting interested providers participate in Market Engagement event(s). The Council has a statutory duty to provide services to those requiring care. In respect of Disabled Children and Young People (DCYP) this is under the Children Act 1989, section 17. The intended services will provide support to disabled children, young people (up the age of 18 years) and their families in a variety of ways, including but not limited to: * Achieving outcomes agreed upon in the Child Support Plan or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) * Supporting personal care and hygiene * Assisting family members with tasks related to the child or young person * Promotion of well being and safeguarding * Promoting independence * Breaks from caring, for parents/carers The intended framework will need to respond to the current needs and demands in relation to disabled children and young people's domiciliary care needs in Kent. The current framework is not fit for purpose and we are keen to explore the reasons for this with providers who are working across the county, with the aim of developing a new model that works for both the Local Authority and any providers who may wish to be part of it. Kent County Council intend on holding a series of workshops to explore the various options available and to give providers an opportunity to help to shape the new service. It is anticipated that the first workshop will be held (on MS Teams) on or about Monday 23rd September from 11am-12pm. Renewal: Not yet known. Market Engagement phase ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029974-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 May 2025 | | 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 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 10:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029974-2024 - 2 Sep 2024 at 15:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028002-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kent.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049766. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049766.json.