Kent Health and Social Work Services Tenders & Contracts

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a procurement process for a Crisis Recovery House Service in Medway.The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required.

Sub-Contracts awarded to pharmacies in KENT for the provision of Public Health services including chlamydia treatment; a dispensing service for EOC, genito-urinary medicine (GUM) treatments and oral contraception.

Kent County Council (the Council) is seeking providers (referred to in this notice as Tenderers) of Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered residential and nursing care homes within the geographic boundary of Kent, to provide facilities, accommodation and care for individuals who require support due to age, disability, or health conditions, to join a new Older Persons Residential and Nursing (OPRN) Care Homes Services Open Framework. An open framework allows for the award of successive frameworks on substantially the same terms. This notice relates to the opportunity to apply to be admitted to the First Framework of the Kent OPRN Open Framework Scheme. Care homes should promote safety, dignity, and quality of life, while ensuring that People who draw on care and support receive tailored support to meet their individual needs. The Service Specification has been designed to incorporate the provision of accommodation, care, support, and meaningful activities for individuals, residing in a Care Home setting as their own home, either temporarily or long-term. The Service should enhance an Individual’s quality of life by offering a safe, manageable, and comfortable living environment, and a range of care and support, from assistance with daily living tasks to comprehensive nursing care for those with complex medical needs. The Services under the Kent OPRN Open Framework Scheme and Framework Agreement are ‘light touch’ and are governed by the rules relating to light touch contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. The Council intends, but is in no way obliged to, re-open the Kent OPRN Open Framework Scheme on the first anniversary, the third anniversary and the fifth anniversary, where the Kent OPRN Open Framework Scheme continues for the full term of 8 years. The estimated values set out in this Tender Notice are on the basis that the Kent OPRN Open Framework Scheme continues for 8 years, on the basis of 4+4 years. The term of the Third Framework in the Scheme will be 1+1 years, to account for the extension period. The Council does not guarantee that the framework will continue for the full term of 8 years. The estimated value of the Kent OPRN Open Framework Scheme over the 8-year term is £2.2bn (inclusive of VAT) but this estimate is purely indicative and is subject to amendment prior to the publishing of any future Tender Notices and associated tender documentation. The estimated value of this First Framework is £275,000,000 (inclusive of VAT). No guarantee is given as to the actual value of any Frameworks under the Kent OPRN Open Framework Scheme, or any call-off contracts entered under any framework agreement. This estimated value is by no means a commitment to spend. The organisation of local government is undergoing reform and the Council anticipates a change to the responsibilities of the delivery of adult social care in the administrative area of Kent County Council. The Framework Agreement and Open Framework Scheme can be used by the Council on its own behalf and on behalf of the Relevant NHS Body (as defined in the Framework Agreement) and or any successor body of the Council, or Contracting Authority that delivers adult social care services in the geographical area of Kent County Council during the term of the Open Framework Scheme. The Council has duly considered the use of lots and has divided this procurement into 3 Lots based on categories of need, as below: •Lot 1 – Residential Care, consisting of the following services: (A)Residential Standard (B)Residential High •Lot 2 – Nursing Care, consisting of the following services: (A)Nursing Standard (B)Nursing High (C)Highly Specialised and Complex Care (this is optional, in addition to Lot 2(a) and (b)). •Lot 3 – Bariatric Care Tenderers must be able to deliver both the ‘standard’ and ‘high’ level of care required in each Lot they tender for, within each care home if they operate more than one. Lot 2C is optional in addition to Nursing Standard and Nursing High and may not be applied for as a stand-alone lot. Tenderers are referred to the contract documentation for full details. Lot 3 may only be delivered by a successful Tenderer also awarded a contract for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. Lot 3 cannot be awarded as ‘stand-alone’ Service. Tenderers will be required to self-certify that they can provide all of the essential equipment requirements for the delivery of bariatric care in accordance with the Specification prior to the award of a contract; the Council will conduct due diligence consisting of a site visit of any Tenderer that tenders for Lot 3 prior to the award of any contract to verify the Tenderer’s response. Tenderers are referred to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for full details. The Council is seeking to award multiple contracts for each of the Lots. Application is via the Council's e-sourcing system, which is accessible here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Further information on this opportunity can be found within the ITT. If you experience any technical difficulties accessing the ITT, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

This is a Corrigendum to Contract Award notice issued 08/09/26, confirming the end of the standstill period and formal award. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. Medway Council looking to commission an effective, accessible and equitable All-Age Drugs and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service. The service will support children, young people and adults to access full range of interventions (including harm-reduction, clinical and psychosocial treatment, one to one and group support, outreach, recovery services and education). A comprehensive Health Needs assessment has highlighted gaps in the local system, including challenges in transitions between young people’s and adult services, unmet need in both children and adults, the need for trauma informed approaches to engagement and treatment and co-production and lived experience informed service delivery. Whilst improvements have been made within the existing contract term, Medway wishes to commission a fully integrated all-age model that will remove barriers between services and ensure smooth transitions for service users. Currently, young people’s and adult substance misuse services operate as separate contracts, commissioned at different times and under different arrangements. This new commissioning arrangement is a major step towards aligning contracts, pathways, governance and workforce under single lead provider model as Medway develops its full all age service. The core principles for the new contract are focused on: •Tailored, Person-Centred and Age-Appropriate Care •Prevention and Early Intervention •Recovery-Focused Support •Accessible and Flexible Services •Partnership and Integrated Working •Lived Experience and Co-Production •Safeguarding and Safety •Evidence-Based Innovation and Accountability •Staff Wellbeing and Development The Provider will also be required to deliver a successful Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme, ensuring people using the service have access to evidence-based employment support to help them gain and sustain meaningful employment as part of their recovery journey. The All-Age Treatment, Prevention and Recovery contract will run for an initial term of 36 months, with the option for two further extensions of 24 months each, subject to mutual agreement. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18/09/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.’ Written representation can be made to graham.thomas1@Medway.gov.uk This is an Existing service with an existing Provider. The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents. Award Decision Makers: Claire Hurcum, Senior Public Health Manager, claire.hurcum@medway.gov.uk Svajune Ulinskiene, Health Improvement Programme Manager, svajune.ulinskiene@medway.gov.uk Steve Chevis, Head of Public Health Programmes, steve.chevis@medway.gov.uk Aeilish Geldenhuys, Public Health Principal and Strategic Head of Public Health Programmes, aeilish.geldenhuys@medway.gov.uk No Conflicts of interest. Key criteria summary SECTION 1: Quality and Innovation (25%) The provider demonstrated a comprehensive, high-quality service model that incorporates prevention, treatment, recovery and employment support within an integrated all-age framework. The submission clearly described governance arrangements, leadership responsibilities, clinical oversight, safeguarding and auditing processes, providing confidence in the safe and effective delivery of services. The model detailed clearly described the interventions delivered across all ages and stages of recovery. This included: seven-day clinical and outreach offer, flexible support pathways, self-help and digital interventions, and tailored support for individuals across different age groups and needs. The provider evidenced a strong commitment to innovation through the use of lived experience in service design and delivery, dedicated innovation/learning approaches, and peer-led initiatives. Innovation was specific to Medway and embedded into staff performance and development. The proposal demonstrated how continuous improvement, collaboration with partner organisations, workforce development and evidence-based practice would be used to enhance outcomes and ensure services remain responsive to emerging needs. SECTION 2: Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (25%) The provider presented a clear and credible approach to integrating services across the local treatment and recovery system. The proposal demonstrated strong partnership working with statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations. Including arrangements to support children and young people, transitions between services, coordinated care planning, and co-located delivery models designed to improve access and referral pathways. The provider placed lived experience at the centre of service development and recovery support, with a strengthened peer mentoring model, recovery-focused community activities and mechanisms for ongoing service improvement informed by service users. Effective approaches to continuity of care, workforce development and succession planning were evidenced, including clear pathways for individuals with lived experience to progress into training, volunteering and employment opportunities. The overall model demonstrated a sustainable approach to service delivery, informed by data, and a person-centred "team around the person" approach. SECTION 3: Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (20%) The provider outlined a flexible service offer delivered through multiple community locations, outreach provision, digital interventions, blended face-to-face and online support, and clinical model. Particular consideration and examples were given to engage underserved populations and ensuring services are taken to where people are. The provider evidenced a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that takes account of the wider determinants of health and the needs of priority groups. The service model included targeted outreach, women-only provision, collaborative working with partner organisations and mechanisms to reduce barriers to access. Living expertise was embedded throughout service design, delivery, research and evaluation, along with willingness to work with a LERO for independent reviews. The provider also demonstrated a strong commitment to using qualitative and quantitative data to monitor performance, address inequalities (with links to Marmot principles) and continuously improve outcomes for local communities. The provider also gave assurance of transparency through the use of live data systems and dashboards that provide up-to-date performance information. Social Value 5% - The provider has set out social value commitments in accordance with the Council's Social Value requirements. Price 20% - The provider confirmed delivery of the service within the financial envelope.

NHS Pathology services

Agency provided pathologists completing work on behalf of Kent & Medway coroner's service

Pathologist - Post Mortems

Pathologist - Post Mortem work

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust continues to act as the Prime Provider as contracted by the Integrated Care Board, Kent and Medway ("ICBKM"). In order to deliver Patient Choice as defined in the NHS Choice Framework and care within the 18 week RTT pathway the Head Provider will partner with the Independent Healthcare Sector.

Medway Council looking to commission an effective, accessible and equitable All-Age Drugs and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service. The service will support children, young people and adults to access full range of interventions (including harm-reduction, clinical and psychosocial treatment, one to one and group support, outreach, recovery services and education). A comprehensive Health Needs assessment has highlighted gaps in the local system, including challenges in transitions between young people’s and adult services, unmet need in both children and adults, the need for trauma informed approaches to engagement and treatment and co-production and lived experience informed service delivery. Whilst improvements have been made within the existing contract term, Medway wishes to commission a fully integrated all-age model that will remove barriers between services and ensure smooth transitions for service users. Currently, young people’s and adult substance misuse services operate as separate contracts, commissioned at different times and under different arrangements. This new commissioning arrangement is a major step towards aligning contracts, pathways, governance and workforce under single lead provider model as Medway develops its full all age service. The core principles for the new contract are focused on: •Tailored, Person-Centred and Age-Appropriate Care •Prevention and Early Intervention •Recovery-Focused Support •Accessible and Flexible Services •Partnership and Integrated Working •Lived Experience and Co-Production •Safeguarding and Safety •Evidence-Based Innovation and Accountability •Staff Wellbeing and Development The Provider will also be required to deliver a successful Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme, ensuring people using the service have access to evidence-based employment support to help them gain and sustain meaningful employment as part of their recovery journey. The All-Age Treatment, Prevention and Recovery contract will run for an initial term of 36 months, with the option for two further extensions of 24 months each, subject to mutual agreement. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18/09/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.’ Written representation can be made to graham.thomas1@Medway.gov.uk This is an Existing service with an existing Provider. The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents. Award Decision Makers: Claire Hurcum, Senior Public Health Manager, claire.hurcum@medway.gov.uk Svajune Ulinskiene, Health Improvement Programme Manager, svajune.ulinskiene@medway.gov.uk Steve Chevis, Head of Public Health Programmes, steve.chevis@medway.gov.uk Aeilish Geldenhuys, Public Health Principal and Strategic Head of Public Health Programmes, aeilish.geldenhuys@medway.gov.uk No Conflicts of interest. Key criteria summary SECTION 1: Quality and Innovation (25%) The provider demonstrated a comprehensive, high-quality service model that incorporates prevention, treatment, recovery and employment support within an integrated all-age framework. The submission clearly described governance arrangements, leadership responsibilities, clinical oversight, safeguarding and auditing processes, providing confidence in the safe and effective delivery of services. The model detailed clearly described the interventions delivered across all ages and stages of recovery. This included: seven-day clinical and outreach offer, flexible support pathways, self-help and digital interventions, and tailored support for individuals across different age groups and needs. The provider evidenced a strong commitment to innovation through the use of lived experience in service design and delivery, dedicated innovation/learning approaches, and peer-led initiatives. Innovation was specific to Medway and embedded into staff performance and development. The proposal demonstrated how continuous improvement, collaboration with partner organisations, workforce development and evidence-based practice would be used to enhance outcomes and ensure services remain responsive to emerging needs. SECTION 2: Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (25%) The provider presented a clear and credible approach to integrating services across the local treatment and recovery system. The proposal demonstrated strong partnership working with statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations. Including arrangements to support children and young people, transitions between services, coordinated care planning, and co-located delivery models designed to improve access and referral pathways. The provider placed lived experience at the centre of service development and recovery support, with a strengthened peer mentoring model, recovery-focused community activities and mechanisms for ongoing service improvement informed by service users. Effective approaches to continuity of care, workforce development and succession planning were evidenced, including clear pathways for individuals with lived experience to progress into training, volunteering and employment opportunities. The overall model demonstrated a sustainable approach to service delivery, informed by data, and a person-centred "team around the person" approach. SECTION 3: Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice (20%) The provider outlined a flexible service offer delivered through multiple community locations, outreach provision, digital interventions, blended face-to-face and online support, and clinical model. Particular consideration and examples were given to engage underserved populations and ensuring services are taken to where people are. The provider evidenced a trauma-informed, person-centred approach that takes account of the wider determinants of health and the needs of priority groups. The service model included targeted outreach, women-only provision, collaborative working with partner organisations and mechanisms to reduce barriers to access. Living expertise was embedded throughout service design, delivery, research and evaluation, along with willingness to work with a LERO for independent reviews. The provider also demonstrated a strong commitment to using qualitative and quantitative data to monitor performance, address inequalities (with links to Marmot principles) and continuously improve outcomes for local communities. The provider also gave assurance of transparency through the use of live data systems and dashboards that provide up-to-date performance information. Social Value 5% - The provider has set out social value commitments in accordance with the Council's Social Value requirements. Price 20% - The provider confirmed delivery of the service within the financial envelope.

The buddy scheme is split into two different elements. The first being the training and continued professional development of the buddies and the programme across the prison estate. This responsibility will be owned and developed by the healthcare provider. The second element to the service is the day to day management of the buddies which will be a dual responsibility between HMPPS and the health and social care team

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust continues to act as the Prime Provider as contracted by the Integrated Care Board, Kent and Medway ("ICBKM"). In order to deliver Patient Choice as defined in the NHS Choice Framework and care within the 18 week RTT pathway the Head Provider will partner with the Independent Healthcare Sector.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is made up of more than 5,400 colleagues, including doctors, nurses, consultants, therapists, dietitians and many other healthcare professionals, along with those working behind the scenes to make sure our patient services run smoothly. KCHFT are looking for a provider to provide a reliable, secure, and sustainable courier service for the transportation of documents, dental items, and other materials between designated NHS sites and other approved locations. The service covers scheduled and ad-hoc deliveries across specified geographic areas, ensuring timely collection and delivery in compliance with NHS standards and Information Governance requirements. This is an activity-based contract and the contract value stated within this notice represents an estimated value only. Actual contract spend will be determined by the volume of activity commissioned and delivered and may therefore be higher or lower than the value indicated.

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust continues to act as the Prime Provider as contracted by the Integrated Care Board, Kent and Medway ("ICBKM"). In order to deliver Patient Choice as defined in the NHS Choice Framework and care within the 18 week RTT pathway the Head Provider will partner with the Independent Healthcare Sector.

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust continues to act as the Prime Provider as contracted by the Integrated Care Board, Kent and Medway ("ICBKM"). In order to deliver Patient Choice as defined in the NHS Choice Framework and care within the 18 week RTT pathway the Head Provider will partner with the Independent Healthcare Sector.