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title: "CN260692 - Young Carers Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069859"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# CN260692 - Young Carers Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069859

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "CN260692 - Young Carers Service," aimed at commissioning an external service for young carers aged 5-24. This service will provide assessments, tailored support, and guidance to mitigate disadvantages faced by young carers. The council, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, is planning this service with a substantial budget valued at approximately £2.83 million. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement is following an open procedure under the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The contract period is expected to start on 1st May 2027 and run until 30th April 2031 with possibilities for renewal until 2035. Interested parties should anticipate a future notice by 26th October 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people. Its focus on providing comprehensive support to young carers opens avenues for organisations with expertise in social care and advisory services. Companies familiar with the light-touch regime and open procurement methods will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the extensive period of the contract and the potential for renewal, this opportunity is ideal for enterprises looking to secure a substantial and long-term business engagement with a sub-central government entity like Kent County Council.

## Notice

The proposal is to commission an externally delivered Kent Young Carers Service which provides young carers aged 5-24 an assessment and tailored support, and information, advice and guidance that works to mitigate the disadvantages that can impact children and young people with a caring responsibility. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Welfare-services-for-children-and-young-people./35BSQZQ5SZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35BSQZQ5SZ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,832,379 |
| 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

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 08:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044201-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044201-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35BSQZQ5SZ
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Welfare-services-for-children-and-young-people./35BSQZQ5SZ
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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