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title: "Extension of SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a387"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-26"
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# Extension of SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a387

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Extension of SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Services" under the industry category of "Welfare services for the elderly." This extension serves as an addition to their existing Dynamic Purchasing System, and is scoped to continue for a maximum of 9 months while a new agreement is formed. The procurement method employed was limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, complying with the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024. The project is situated in the South East England region, identified by the region code UKJ45, with contracts having been signed on 25th July 2025. The extension is designed to ensure the provision of safe, manageable, and comfortable home environments for the elderly needing care services away from their own homes.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the residential and elderly care services industry. Small to medium-sized enterprises providing holistic residential and nursing care may find this contract beneficial for business expansion. With the procurement process open to a wide range of service providers, including both SMEs and larger corporations like Bupa Care Homes, companies capable of delivering high-quality care and support services stand to benefit significantly. The projected contract value, spanning a diverse array of suppliers, emphasizes potential for growth, allowing businesses to expand their market reach and enhance service delivery within the care sector.

## Notice

Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to inform the market of its intention to extend the current Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a maximum period of 9 months. The purpose of the Service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people in the client group for whom it is not appropriate, either in the short or longer term, to live in their own homes. The Service Providers should offer Residents the opportunity to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, manageable and comfortable home environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an extension of the above mentioned contract. The purpose of the Service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people in the client group for whom it is not appropriate, either in the short or longer term, to live in their own homes. The Service Provider should offer Residents the opportunity to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, manageable and comfortable home environment. Additional information: This DPS is being run under the Light Touch Regime, Chapter 3, regulations 73-76 of PCR 2015. The value quoted in II.1.7 is for the contract extension period of 9 months only.

### Procurement Information

Kent County Council is hereby notifying the market of its intention to extend the current Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a maximum period of 9 months. The DPS is being extended whilst we assess market conditions and capability prior to issuing a replacement Agreement, to allow the ability for people who draw on care and support to continue to access the services required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060288-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 100 |
| Supplier names | A BETTER CAREHOME; ABBEY LODGE (RESIDENTIAL HOME; ACACIA NUMBER 1; APPLECROFT CARE HOME; ARIA HEALTHCARE GROUP; ARMA CARE SERVICES; ARVIND RAJENDRA KHANNA; ASHWOOD PARK HEALTHCARE; AVANTE CARE AND SUPPORT; BARTON COURT CARE HOME; BELMONT HEALTHCARE (EDENDALE; BELMONT HEALTHCARE (HASLINGTON; BELMONT HEALTHCARE (MADEIRA; BLOSSOMS CARE HOME; BLTW CARE; BONDCARE (LONDON; BRAMBLINGS (KENT; BROOK LODGE (DEAL; BUPA CARE HOMES (ANS; BUPA CARE HOMES (CFCHOMES; BUPA CARE HOMES (CFHCARE; BUREAUCOM; C. & P.; CARE @ ROBERTSBRIDGE; CARE EXCELLENCE; CARE UK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS; CARNALEA; CHARING COURT INVESTMENTS; CHARING DALE; CHARING HILL; CHARING PARK INVESTMENTS; COOKSDITCH HOUSE CARE; CORNFORD HOUSE; COUNTRY COURT CARE HOMES 5; CREEDY NUMBER 1; CROSS LANE CARE; DAVIS CARE; DISCOVERY CARE; ELEANOR NURSING AND SOCIAL CARE; EXTRAFRIEND; FAMILY CARE; GEM HOLISTIC CARE; GREEN GABLES CARE; H U INVESTMENTS; HANNINGFIELD RETIREMENT HOMES; HARMONIA CARE VILLAGE; HARPWOOD HOUSE; HARTLEY HOUSE; HATFIELD LODGE CARE HOME; HAWKHURST HOUSE; HAWKINGE HOUSE; HAWKINGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR; HAZELDENE HOUSE; HEALTHCARE HOMES (LSC; HEVERCOURT; HIGH PINES RESIDENTIAL HOME; HOAMA (STAPLEHURST; HOLYWELL PARK; HOPE CARE; IVYBANK HEALTH CARE; KENT HOUSE CARE HOME; LAURESTON HOUSE; LETT'S CARE; LITTLE COURT CARE HOME; LYNDHURST REST HOME; MANORVILLE CARE HOMES; MERRYHILL CARE; MGL HEALTHCARE; MR & MRS P POST AND MR K G POST; MR B RAMPERSAD AND MR L NUNKOO T/A AQUARIUS LODGE; MR DAVID SPICER T/A BRENAN HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME; MR M ROSE & MRS D ROSE T/A OCEAN SWELL; MR MUKESH PATEL T/A EATON LODGE NURSING HOME; MR PAUL MAPLE T/A ALANDALE RESIDENTIAL HOME; MRS G L REEVE & MISS D M REEVE T/A FAIRBY GRANGE; N & I HEALTHCARE; NICHOLAS JAMES CARE HOMES; OAK HEALTH; OAKFIELD HOUSE CARE; OPUS CARE; PAYDENS (NURSING HOMES; PILGRIMS WAY; PREMIUM HEALTHCARE; PURELAKE HEALTHCARE; RAJ & KNOLL; RAMSGATE CARE; RCH CARE HOMES; REGAL CARE TRADING; RIVERLEA CARE; ROSEDENE RESIDENTIAL CARE; ROSEMERE CARE HOME; SANCTUARY CARE; SILVERLEAF CARE HOMES; SONGBIRD HEARING; TAMEHAVEN; TEMPERANCE CARE; TONBRIDGE CARE; TOWNSEND LIFE CARE; UNIQUEHELP; VIVENDO CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060288-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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