Community Services - Kent & Medway
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The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of community health services under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £1,841,923,724, covers services across six lots, including adult and children's community services in various regions such as Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, East Kent, and Medway & Swale. The initial contract term is from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2030, with an option to extend for up to three additional years.
The procurement process involved an open procedure, and the contract was formally awarded on 8th August 2025. Significant emphasis was placed on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability throughout the competitive process. This contract offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those well-versed in healthcare service provision aligned with community settings.
Organisations with expertise in integrated care systems, innovation in health service delivery, and a commitment to improving access and reducing health inequalities are particularly well-suited to compete. The opportunity involves collaboration with entities such as the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, highlighting potential avenues for partnership and subcontracting, thus enabling businesses to expand their influence and operations within the UK health sector.
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a procurement process for Community Services.
The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.
Services are expected to be delivered from October 2025 to October 2030, with the Commissioner having options to extend up until October 2033.
The procurement is split into the following lots:
Lot 1 Adult Community Services Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley
Lot 2 Adult Community Services East Kent
Lot 3 Adult Community Services Medway & Swale
Lot 4 Adult Community Services West Kent
Lot 5 Children's Community Services Medway & Swale
Lot 6 Children's Community Services Dartford Gravesham & Swanley; East Kent; West Kent.
Provision of Adult Community Services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley.<br/><br/>Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.<br/><br/>This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process<br/><br/>This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.<br/><br/>The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.
Provision of Adult Community Services in East Kent.<br/><br/>Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.<br/><br/>This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.<br/><br/>This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.<br/><br/>The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.
Provision of Adult Community Services in Medway & Swale. <br/><br/>Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.<br/><br/>This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.<br/><br/>This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.<br/><br/>The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.
Provision of Adult Community Services in West Kent.<br/><br/>Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.<br/><br/>This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.<br/><br/>This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.<br/><br/>The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.
Provision of Children's Community Services in Medway & Swale.<br/><br/>Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.<br/><br/>This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.<br/><br/>This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.<br/><br/>The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.
Provision of Children's Community Services in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley; East Kent; West Kent.<br/><br/>Community Services incorporate a range of clinical healthcare services delivered to patients in a community (out of hospital) setting.<br/><br/>This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process.<br/><br/>This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.<br/><br/>The Contract will commence October 2025 for 5 years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for a further 3 years.
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