--- title: "Supported and Residential Living" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060a0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a0d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Supported and Residential Living Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060a0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a0d.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Maidstone, is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Supported and Residential Living" in the services industry category. This tender aims to replace existing contracts for various accommodation and support services by June 2027 with a unified contract. The documented procurement process involves a significant budget allocation of £3.02 billion. Several virtual market engagement events are scheduled as part of the planning stage, with sessions on 19 February, 25 February, 4 March, and 6 March 2026, offering potential suppliers insights into service elements, strategy, pricing, and procurement methods. All sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams, with registration required by 16 February 2026. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and related services. Companies with experience in managing contracts related to learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health are particularly well-suited to benefit from this procurement process. The focus on integrating multiple service types into a single contract could result in streamlined operational efficiencies and increased business opportunities in the care and support domain. The light-touch regime applied suggests an emphasis on quality and flexibility, making it attractive for agile service providers aiming to expand their footprint within the public sector in the United Kingdom. ## Notice Kent County Council currently commissions the following accommodation and support services which are coming to an end in 2027: Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health (LDPDMH) Residential Care Supported Living Supporting Independence Service (delivered through Care and Support in the Home contract) Positive Behavioural Support Contract (ended 31/10/2022). Kent County Council are looking to have in place a new service which brings together all elements of Supported Living and Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Metal Health Residential into one contract. Please note that all dates stated in this Notice regarding the start, end, and extension period of this service are provisional and subject to change. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004966451 ### Planning Information Dear Potential Suppliers,​ ​ We would like to inform you that virtual Market Engagement Event has been arranged as follows:​ Event Schedule:​ Thursday 19 February 2026: 1pm – 4pm Wednesday 25 February 2026: 9:30am – 12:30pm​ Wednesday 4 March 2026: 2pm – 5pm​ Friday 6 March 2026: 9am – 12pm​ The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will last approximately 3 hours. It will cover the following topics:​ - Key elements of the service​ - Commissioning Intentions, Accommodation Strategy and Specification​ - Geographical, Delivery and Pricing​ - Key Performance Indicators, Performance Contract Management​ - Procurement approach ​ Potential service providers who wish to attend can book a place via the following URL: https://forms.office.com/e/cvtcrngHMJ Please copy and paste the full URL address above into your browser to access the Microsoft Form. Kindly submit your response by Monday 16th Feb. Teams Meeting link will be sent to registered attendees prior to the event.​ Please ensure your participants have access to Microsoft Teams to be able to attend your chosen meeting. The meeting recordings and slide decks will also be cascaded after the market engagement events have taken place.​ ​ If you have any questions regarding the Market Engagement Event, please contact us via the Message function on the Kent Business Portal (Delta).​ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004856-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 May 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,020,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004856-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004856-2026 20th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/cvtcrngHMJ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004966451 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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