---
title: "Primary Care Direct Award B"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615b7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Primary Care Direct Award B

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615b7

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## Summary

Kent County Council is seeking to procure community health services under the "Primary Care Direct Award B" project. This initiative falls under the services category with an industry focus on community health services, specifically Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks, and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), to be provided within the Kent area. The contract is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and is structured as an open procedure allowing wide participation. The deadline for expressing interest in delivering these services is set for 31 March 2031, with operations expected to commence on 1 April 2026, or upon contract award, whichever occurs later. The total estimated contract value is £21,572,009, and a framework agreement accommodating up to 999 participants will be established.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), interested in expanding their footprint in the health services sector within the Kent region. Companies specialising in health service delivery, especially those with capabilities in implementing preventative health programmes, would find this tender highly beneficial. The open nature of the procurement process allows for broad participation, making it an attractive prospect for new entrants seeking to establish partnerships with a regional authority like Kent County Council. The provision for renewal of the contract for up to 24 months after the initial period further enhances the potential for sustained business growth and continuity.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This is an opportunity for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks and LARC within Primary Care in Kent under a PSR Direct Award B route.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an opportunity for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services, Health Checks and LARC within Primary Care in Kent under a PSR Direct Award B route.Full details of the procurement are provided in the Invitation to Express an Interest and the associated documents, which will become accessible once you access the online opportunity. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/59UFH34Z87

Renewal: up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009603-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,572,009 |
| Lots value | £21,572,009 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009603-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./59UFH34Z87
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/59UFH34Z87
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Community-health-services./59UFH34Z87

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