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CN260642 Mental Health Assessment and Mental Capacity Assessment Service

Description: Kent County Council currently commissions a Mental Health Assessment Service, which supports the statutory requirements of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) under the Mental Capacity Act. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards provide additional protection for the most vulnerable people living in residential homes, nursing homes or placed in a hospital environment. There is a legal requirement that care will always be provided in a way that is consistent with the human rights of people lacking capacity, who are not otherwise protected or safeguarded through the use of the Mental Health Act or Court of Protection powers. Kent County Council as the Supervisory Body has a statutory responsibility to arrange for a best interest assessor to complete relevant assessments including Doctors who undertake the mental capacity assessment and (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "CN260642 Mental Health Assessment and Mental Capacity Assessment Service," which falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The service will operate within the UKJ4 region in the United Kingdom, targeting individuals in residential and nursing homes or hospital environments. This initiative aims to support the statutory obligations under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. A virtual Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 10 June 2026, from 11:00 to 13:00, addressing service overview, key elements of specification, procurement approach, and proposed pricing, as part of the planning phase. Interested parties are required to register through the provided MS Form link by 12 June 2026.

CN260749 - Adult Skills Programme 19+

Description: Kent County Council (KCC) is providing advance notice of a forthcoming procurement for the delivery of Adult Learning and Skills provision for learners aged 19+ across Kent. This procurement will replace KCC's existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Skills Programme provision (SC240120), which is due to expire in August 2027. The future procurement is expected to establish a multi-supplier contractual arrangement to deliver a range of skills-based learning interventions aligned to local labour market needs and learner demand. Provision is anticipated to include vocational training, entry-level and progression-based learning, and community-based provision aimed at improving employability outcomes. KCC is currently developing its procurement strategy and intends to undertake preliminary market engagement to inform the final design of the procurement, including the route to market, lotting structure and contract (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is preparing for a forthcoming procurement process titled "CN260749 - Adult Skills Programme 19+" focused on education and training services for individuals aged 19 and over across Kent. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to replace the existing Dynamic Purchasing System for skills programmes that expires in August 2027. A multi-supplier contractual arrangement is anticipated, with the procurement expected to create a range of skills-based learning opportunities aligned with local labour market needs. Preliminary market engagement will shape the strategy, with future notices planned from 1st June 2027, and the contract period set from 1st May 2028 to 30th April 2032.

Paper and Card Processing Services

Description: Kent County Council (KCC), as the Waste Disposal Authority, has a statutory responsibility to arrange for the disposal of paper and card collected at kerbside by the Waste Collection Authorities, and for paper and card deposited by residents at Household Waste Recycling Centres. Existing contracts are due to expire on 30 November 2026. This procurement seeks to establish new countywide contractual arrangements commencing on 1 December 2026. Through its contracts with third party waste transfer providers, KCC will deliver material to the provider's processing facility. The appointed provider will be responsible for the reception, handling, storage, and processing of all paper and card received under the contract, ensuring full compliance with environmental, regulatory and quality standards. KCC is currently achieving a landfill diversion rate of 99%, with all (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Paper and Card Processing Services, aimed at managing the disposal and recycling of paper materials collected across the region. This procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" industry category and covers services within the UK, specifically the Kent area. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open, competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 17 June 2026, following the enquiry period which concludes on 3 June 2026. The new contract is set to commence on 1 December 2026, with an initial duration of five years, potentially extendable by two additional years, subject to performance. The estimated contract value is £16.5 million gross, and the net value is £13.75 million.

Paper and Card Processing Services

Description: Kent County Council (KCC), as the Waste Disposal Authority, has a statutory responsibility to arrange for the disposal of paper and card collected at kerbside by the Waste Collection Authorities, and for paper and card deposited by residents at Household Waste Recycling Centres. Existing contracts are due to expire on 30 November 2026. This procurement seeks to establish new countywide contractual arrangements commencing on 1 December 2026. Through its contracts with third party waste transfer providers, KCC will deliver material to the provider's processing facility. The appointed provider will be responsible for the reception, handling, storage, and processing of all paper and card received under the contract, ensuring full compliance with environmental, regulatory and quality standards. KCC is currently achieving a landfill diversion rate of 99%, with all (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Paper and Card Processing Services, aimed at managing the disposal and recycling of paper materials collected across the region. This procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" industry category and covers services within the UK, specifically the Kent area. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open, competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 17 June 2026, following the enquiry period which concludes on 3 June 2026. The new contract is set to commence on 1 December 2026, with an initial duration of five years, potentially extendable by two additional years, subject to performance. The estimated contract value is £16.5 million gross, and the net value is £13.75 million.

Provision of Pharmacy Services

Description: Kent Community Health NHS Trust (KCHFT) and Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust (KMMH) are publishing this UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice on 15th May 2026 to invite expressions of interest from suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to the provision of a complete pharmaceutical supply services for both inpatient and community services across the two Trusts. Since 2022, Kent and Medway NHS Mental Health Trust (KMMH) and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) have collaboratively procured pharmacy services across both organisations. This joint approach builds on an established partnership, enabling a system-wide model that maximises the effective use of resources, strengthens local relationships, and enhances service delivery across both Trusts. The overarching aim of the pharmacy supply service is to provide a (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process is initiated by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, for the provision of comprehensive pharmacy services. The project, still in the planning stage as of 15th May 2026, is focused on the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and services across inpatient and community settings. The procurement exercise is set to begin in April 2028 and will continue until March 2033, with the potential for renewal. The key engagement session is scheduled for 8th June 2026, where stakeholders can discuss the procurement process and objectives. The location of this contract is indicated to encompass regions within the United Kingdom, specifically UKI and UKJ, and the industry category includes pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services.

Targeted Relationships

Description: Kent County Council is inviting organisations and practitioners to attend a preliminary market engagement event to help shape the future Targeted Relationships Service before a formal procurement process begins. This is not a tender--it's an opportunity to inform the service design and understand market capability. Targeted Relationships Service is primarily girls and young women aged 10-18 who are experiencing, or at risk of, unhealthy relationships and abuse. The service will provide targeted, trauma-informed support to young people experiencing multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities. This includes early help and preventative interventions aimed at improving safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes. The service has been commissioned since 2012 and is a key component of the Council's response to vulnerability, exploitation, and violence affecting girls and young women. We are particularly interested in (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Targeted Relationships" aimed at providing social services. This procurement, currently at the planning stage, focuses on safeguarding girls and young women aged 10-18 at risk of unhealthy relationships and abuse. The preliminary market engagement event is scheduled for 8th and 10th June 2026 via Microsoft Teams, with stakeholders encouraged to express interest by 5th June 2026. The procurement is categorised under social services and aligns with the new Procurement Act 2023. This engagement aims to shape the tender process, which seeks to enhance trauma-informed support services, primarily in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom.

Replacement of Firearms Range Ventilation Units

Description: Replacement of defective air handling units (AHUs) supplying the Firearms Range at Kent Police College, Maidstone. To provide adequate ventilation to our Firearms Range for the control of lead contamination in the air.

Summary: The procurement process for the replacement of defective air handling units (AHUs) supplying the Firearms Range at Kent Police College, Maidstone, is currently in the planning stage. Initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, the procurement is classified under the "Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work" category. The procurement, which involves significant works to ensure adequate ventilation for controlling lead contamination in the air, is projected to commence on 23 September 2026 and conclude by 23 December 2026. A key deadline for engaging in the Request For Information Document under contract reference C20312 is set for 4 June 2026. Located in Maidstone, this procurement is valued at £265,000 and sits below the threshold for larger tenders, with the communication detailing a future notice slated for 1 July 2026.

Concessionary Travel Management

Description: Kent County Council are seeking to appoint a supplier for the management and administration of its concessionary travel schemes which include the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS), the Kent Travel Saver and the 16+ Kent Travel Saver. This requirement is for the technical administration and associated financial forecasting activities for statutory and discretionary Concessionary Travel Schemes within the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate and the provision of associated consultancy services. The Council has a statutory duty under The Transport Act (2000), as amended by the Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Act (2007), to provide a concessionary bus pass scheme for qualifying individuals. This is the England National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). The ENCTS scheme for Kent involves the management of a scheme, covering circa 240,000 passes and 17 million (read more...)

Summary: Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the management and administration of its concessionary travel schemes, including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS), the Kent Travel Saver, and the 16+ Kent Travel Saver. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy and technical analysis services, with services to be delivered in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 4th June 2026 and a final tender submission deadline of 12th June 2026. The procedure being followed is an open competitive flexible procedure with stages including negotiation and final tender submissions.

CN260692 - Young Carers Service

Description: 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.

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.

CN260692 - Young Carers Service

Description: 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

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.