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Overview

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has implemented a short-term contract extension for the Community Navigation Services (Part B) to ensure continuity during the re-procurement of a joint service aimed at providing health and social work services. The contract, valued at varying amounts across regions, specifically pertains to East Kent, West Kent, Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley, and Swale. The extension, scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2026, aligns with the stipulations of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and addresses the Council's statutory duty under the Care Act 2014.

This procurement process, currently at the Award stage, utilises a limited procurement method, allowing selected incumbent suppliers to continue service provision while future contracts are finalised. This initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social work services sector, especially for those capable of delivering integrated and personalised services to adult carers. SMEs like Carers Support East Kent, Involve Kent, and Imago Community have already been engaged, demonstrating that firms with a robust local presence and expertise in delivering social care under statutory requirements can thrive.

Newly interested businesses could leverage this contract extension period to position themselves for potential future tenders as Kent County Council progresses towards a new procurement cycle, thus potentially expanding their market reach and enhancing service delivery capabilities.

Notice Description

Carers Community Navigation Adult Carers are entitled to an assessment regardless of the amount or type of care that they provide, their financial means and/or their own level of support needs, and whether or not the adult that they care for has had a Care Assessment. The Carers Community Navigation service provides both the statutory Carer Assessment function and more general support for carers, including support to: * access information, advice and guidance; and integrated, personalised services. * have a life of their own, maintaining social contacts and personal relationships. * optimise their physical and emotional wellbeing, enjoying separate social and community activities. * participate in work, leisure activities or education. * promote and support their financial wellbeing. * provide support to maintain good health as appropriate. * have a voice about services for their Cared-for-person and for themselves.

Lot Information4 Lots

1Untitled Lot

N/A

A short term contract extension will be awarded to the incumbent suppliers of the Carers Short Breaks contract, and Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months. The short term extensions enable KCC to complete the re-procurement of a joint service. By awarding the short term extension, it mitigates any loss in the provision of service while the re-procurement is underway. In addition, it will also enable ample mobilisation time for the winning bidder. A contract extension of the Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months from 01 April 2026 to 31 July 2026 is in accordance with the relevant justifications set out in Regulation 72(1)(b)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The council has a statutory duty to ensure that there is sufficient and fit for purpose provision of social care services to Kent residents, who are eligible under the Care Act 2014 and that a sustainable market is maintained which the Community Navigation (Part B) contract contributes to.

2Untitled Lot

N/A

A short term contract extension will be awarded to the incumbent suppliers of the Carers Short Breaks contract, and Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months. The short term extensions enable KCC to complete the re-procurement of a joint service. By awarding the short term extension, it mitigates any loss in the provision of service while the re-procurement is underway. In addition, it will also enable ample mobilisation time for the winning bidder. A contract extension of the Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months from 01 April 2026 to 31 July 2026 is in accordance with the relevant justifications set out in Regulation 72(1)(b)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The council has a statutory duty to ensure that there is sufficient and fit for purpose provision of social care services to Kent residents, who are eligible under the Care Act 2014 and that a sustainable market is maintained which the Community Navigation (Part B) contract contributes to.

3Untitled Lot

N/A

A short term contract extension will be awarded to the incumbent suppliers of the Carers Short Breaks contract, and Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months. The short term extensions enable KCC to complete the re-procurement of a joint service. By awarding the short term extension, it mitigates any loss in the provision of service while the re-procurement is underway. In addition, it will also enable ample mobilisation time for the winning bidder. A contract extension of the Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months from 01 April 2026 to 31 July 2026 is in accordance with the relevant justifications set out in Regulation 72(1)(b)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The council has a statutory duty to ensure that there is sufficient and fit for purpose provision of social care services to Kent residents, who are eligible under the Care Act 2014 and that a sustainable market is maintained which the Community Navigation (Part B) contract contributes to.

4Untitled Lot

N/A

A short term contract extension will be awarded to the incumbent suppliers of the Carers Short Breaks contract, and Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months. The short term extensions enable KCC to complete the re-procurement of a joint service. By awarding the short term extension, it mitigates any loss in the provision of service while the re-procurement is underway. In addition, it will also enable ample mobilisation time for the winning bidder. A contract extension of the Community Navigation (Part B) contract for a period of 4 months from 01 April 2026 to 31 July 2026 is in accordance with the relevant justifications set out in Regulation 72(1)(b)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The council has a statutory duty to ensure that there is sufficient and fit for purpose provision of social care services to Kent residents, who are eligible under the Care Act 2014 and that a sustainable market is maintained which the Community Navigation (Part B) contract contributes to.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-06029a

Publication Source

Find A Tender Service

Notice Type

Award Notice

Procurement Type

Standard

Procurement Category

Services

Procurement Method

Limited

Awardee Scale

SME

Current Stage

Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value

Not specified

Lots Value

Not specified

Awards Value

Not specified

Contracts Value

£1,253,401

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 11:50

Award Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status

Complete

Lots Status

Not Specified

Awards Status

Active

Contracts Status

Active

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

KCC

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Services

Contact Name

Nathan Sills

Phone

Not specified

MAIDSTONE

ME14 1XQ

South East

England

TLJ4 Kent

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded

SME

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Number of Suppliers

3

Awards Value

Not specified

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Official Notice Links

http://www.kent.gov.uk

kent.gov.uk/

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find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001785-2026

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-06029a

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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