---
title: "PSR Emergency Award - Provision of Urgent Care Response Services in East Kent"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e843"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# PSR Emergency Award - Provision of Urgent Care Response Services in East Kent

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e843

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST for the provision of urgent care response services in East Kent has been completed. The tender, titled "PSR Emergency Award - Provision of Urgent Care Response Services in East Kent," was awarded as part of an urgent community initiative aimed at delivering care to patients at home. This service falls under the 'services' industry category and was executed via a direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and did not involve competition. Located in Ashford, United Kingdom, the project started on 27th October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Thanet Health CIC, indicating a swift process due to the emergency nature of this service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with capabilities in providing rapid response care. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive health and social care can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint in public health service delivery. Particularly, large-scale or community-oriented enterprises, as seen with Thanet Health CIC, which are well-positioned to manage urgent care demands, are likely to find this sector lucrative for growth. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to establish a strong portfolio in public sector health services, potentially opening doors to further opportunities within the NHS network and similar organisations.

## Notice

Urgent community response teams to provide urgent care to people in their homes which helps to avoid hospital admissions and enable people to live independently for longer. Through these teams, older people and adults with complex health needs who urgently need care, can get fast access to a range of health and social care professionals within two hours. This includes access to physiotherapy and occupational therapy, medication prescribing and reviews, and help with staying well-fed and hydrated. The Authority did not have sufficient time to undertake a comprehensive competitive procurement process, including the consequential off-boarding of the incumbent provider and onboarding of an alternative provider, should the incumbent not have been successful. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076832-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £307,452 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THANET HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 12:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076832-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076832-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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