UK-Maidstone: Social work and related services.
UK-Maidstone: Social work and related services.
Scope
Scope: Supported and Residential Living
Description:
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
Total value (estimated):
GBP 3,020,000,000 excluding VAT GBP 3,020,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01/06/2027 to 31/05/2032
CPV Classifications:
85300000 - Social work and related services.
Delivery regions:
UKJ4 Kent
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31/03/2026
The engagement has not yet been carried out.Engagement process description:
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).
Contracting authority
Kent County Council, PLDL-8938-YGYW
Sessions House, County Road, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Tel. 03000413728, Email: CPD-Peopleteam@Kent.Gov.UK
Contact: CPD People Team
Address of the buyer profile: www.kent.gov.uk
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None