--- title: "Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de31.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care 2025 Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de31.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is planning a procurement process for the "Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care 2025" service. This initiative falls under the industry category of Social Work Services with Accommodation (CPV: 85311000) and is intended to cater to residents within Kent County Council's geographical boundary who require residential and/or nursing care. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled to take place in person on 5th March 2025 from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The services will be procured using an Open Framework under the Light Touch Regime as per the Procurement Act 2023, with the procurement framework expected to open on the first anniversary of the contract at the earliest. Interested providers should note that the full notice is anticipated on 17th July 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the residential and nursing care sector, especially those experienced in providing services under flexible and adaptive frameworks. Engaging in this procurement process can pave the way for long-term contracts, given the scope for renewal based on performance and requirements. Businesses that are well-suited for this tender include those with robust service delivery mechanisms, adaptability to new procurement regulations, and a demonstrated capability in delivering high-quality care services for older persons. By participating in the market engagement session, providers can influence service specifications and better position themselves for the upcoming tendering opportunity. ## Notice Kent County Council is undertaking a procurement of Older People Residential and Nursing Care Service for residents living within the geographical boundary of Kent County Council, who have a residential care and / or nursing care need. The service will be procured as an Open Framework using the Light Touch Regime provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Kent County Council is undertaking a procurement of Older People Residential and Nursing Care Service for residents living within the geographical boundary of Kent County Council, who have a residential care and / or nursing care need. The service will be procured as an Open Framework using the Light Touch Regime provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The Council intents to engage with Service Providers to give the market an opportunity to inform the development of the service specification and for the Council to receive feedback on its commissioning intentions, as well as gauge the level of interest in the market, for this opportunity. The market engagement is also intended to raise Service Providers awareness about the implications of the change in procurement regulations, in order to ensure that Service Providers are prepared to tender for this opportunity. The Market Engagement, which will be in person, will take place on on Wednesday 5th March 2025 from 9.30 AM to 4PM. Service Providers who may wish to attend the event, may express their interest in the event, by booking a place, using the link below. https://forms.office.com/e/2b3Pr7iy87 As the Procurement Act 2025, comes into effect from 24th February 2025, this PIN Notice is intended to serve as a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice under the Procurement Act 2023 Renewal: The procurement of the service is under the Open Framework, using the provisions of the Light Touch Regime. The Council intends to open the framework on the first anniversary of the contract at the earliest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004761-2025 | | 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 | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jul 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 - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 14:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004761-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/2b3Pr7iy87 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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