--- title: "CN260692 - Young Carers Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069862" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069862" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069862.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069862.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-14" --- # CN260692 - Young Carers Service Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069862 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069862) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069862.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CN260692 - Young Carers Service," aiming to commission a service providing young carers aged 5-24 with assessment, support, and guidance in Kent, United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting welfare services for children and young people, with an estimated value of £2,832,379.79. A key milestone is a Virtual Market Engagement Event scheduled for 24 June 2026, from 12:30 to 14:30, to discuss the draft specification. The contract period is expected to begin on 1 May 2027, extending until 30 April 2031, with the possibility of renewal. The procurement method includes engaging potential providers through the Delta platform as part of the communication and facilitation process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and those experienced in working with young carers. Organisations with expertise in providing tailored welfare services and support systems for young people can benefit from participating. To capitalise on this opportunity, businesses are encouraged to participate in the engagement event, express their interest, and register with the Delta platform for ongoing tender activities. Such involvement could lead to long-term service provision contracts and a strengthened presence in the public sector market within Kent, supporting community resilience and offering growth potential for service-oriented businesses. ## 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. ### Planning Information This Virtual Market Engagement Event will take place on Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 12:30 to 14:30 via Microsoft Teams. This will be an opportunity for potential providers to ask questions about the draft specification for the Young Carers Service, the procurement activity and any other relevant considerations. Potential suppliers who wish to attend the event are invited to express their interest by booking a place using the link: https://forms.office.com/e/jdfxktPzpk Further tender activities and clarifications will be managed via the Kent Business Portal/Delta Platform: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Please note that the Kent Business Portal system provider has recently changed from Proactis to Delta. To ensure continued access to Kent County Council procurement opportunities and communications, all potential suppliers must register on the Delta platform, which now serves as the underlying system for the Kent Business Portal. If you have not yet registered the Delta platform, please do so using the following link: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier How to Express Interest on the Delta Platform: Log in to the Delta platform using your registered account → Click on the 'Response Manager' tab → Enter the access code ‘35BSQZQ5SZ’ in the Access Code field → Click the 'Submit' button → Click 'Accept Opportunity' button → Click ‘Continue to Stage Two’ button → Select 'Yes' under the 'Express Interest Question' → Click 'Save and Proceed to Stage 3' button → Click 'Submit Response' button. By completing the steps to express interest as outlined above, you will be able to receive further notifications relating to the Young Carers project via Delta throughout the tender period. You may also raise Young Carers project-related questions to the Project team via the 'Message Centre' on Delta. If you need assistance with registering on the Delta platform, please contact System Support Team via the live chat box located at the bottom right‐hand corner of the Supplier Registration page. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044215-2026 | | 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 | 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 | 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 - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 08:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044215-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044215-2026 14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/jdfxktPzpk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - 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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