Wellbeing Services in the Community

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for "Wellbeing Services in the Community" in the region of UKJ4, focusing on health and social work services. This contract extension, running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, includes Lot 1 for West Kent and Lot 2 for East Kent. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award procedure conducted without a prior call for competition, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

The total contract value amounts to £940,000, signed on 14 November 2025, ensuring continuity of wellbeing services for older residents in Kent. This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in health and social services, particularly those catering to the wellbeing of older individuals. Small and medium enterprises, like Involve Kent and Social Enterprise Kent, currently involved in contracts, may see opportunities for business growth through participation in these contracts.

The focus on proactive health management and independence support aligns with businesses that offer peer support and creative or physical activities, making them ideally suited to engage with future procurement opportunities as Kent County Council plans to reprocure services for a modernised and integrated wellbeing offer.