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SS14 142 (24-26) - Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care

The Kent County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Kent County Council

Buyer Address: Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, UKJ4, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sarah Barnes

Contact Email: cpd-peopleteam@kent.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 03000415011

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
173000000.0 GBP
Published
29 Oct 2025, 12:05
Deadline
13 Nov 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This opportunity is for new suppliers to join Kent County Council's current Older Persons Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care Services Dynamic Purchasing System. This will be the final opportunity to join the current Dynamic Purchasing System before the upcoming procurement of a new Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework. PLEASE NOTE that providers require a registered care home for the delivery of this contract and to be included on this Dynamic Purchasing System The purpose of the service is to provide accommodation, care, support and stimulation to those people in the client group for whom it is not appropriate, either in the short or longer term, to live in their own homes. The service provider should offer residents the opportunity to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, manageable and comfortable home environment. For any suppliers who would like to register an interest in the upcoming opportunity for the new Kent Older Persons Residential and Nursing Care Homes Services Framework, please visit: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Social-work-services-with-accommodation./443R6N363J

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: As above. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9UCSZQA36M

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2024-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-31T23:59:59Z

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