Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Invicta House
Maidstone
ME14 1XX
Contact
Mr Guy Offord
Telephone
+44 3000415435
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Adult Social Care
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Delivery of Everyday Life Activities, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community (SC 220172) January 2023
Reference number
DN649935
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community
Contract - PIN
Short Description
Kent County Council are looking to add new providers to the Delivery of Support, Skills
Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in
April 2023. Existing providers on the new EDLA Contract which went live on 1 October 2022
need not re-apply only unless they want to be considered for lots they are not currently part
of (not including lot1b which is now closed).
The new arrangements are more flexible than the previous day opportunities contract, for
example, in terms of units and methods of delivery following learning from the pandemic
and will evolve over the life of the contract. There is a focus upon making a positive
difference for the people we support every day, ensuring that they live as full and safe a life
as possible and make informed choices. It is expected that the opportunity including all
associated documentation will be published on the 16th of January 2023, with a start date for
the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of April 2023 for new providers.
The Prior information notice (PIN) is however, issued solely for the purpose of notifying the
market of the intention to procure these services.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to
the PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in any
future procurement.
This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council.
Description of the Procurement:
The Council intends to add providers to the current Delivery of Support, Skills Development
and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract to join in April 2023.
To express your interest in this notice, and to be notified of any future procurement
opportunities for these services, providers should email communitywellbeing@kent.gov.uk
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Delivery of Support, Skills Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community
Contract - PIN
Short Description
Kent County Council are looking to add new providers to the Delivery of Support, Skills
Development and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract (EDLA) in
April 2023. Existing providers on the new EDLA Contract which went live on 1 October 2022
need not re-apply only unless they want to be considered for lots they are not currently part
of (not including lot1b which is now closed).
The new arrangements are more flexible than the previous day opportunities contract, for
example, in terms of units and methods of delivery following learning from the pandemic
and will evolve over the life of the contract. There is a focus upon making a positive
difference for the people we support every day, ensuring that they live as full and safe a life
as possible and make informed choices. It is expected that the opportunity including all
associated documentation will be published on the 16th of January 2023, with a start date for
the new contractual arrangements of the 1st of April 2023 for new providers.
The Prior information notice (PIN) is however, issued solely for the purpose of notifying the
market of the intention to procure these services.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced or advantaged by any response or lack thereof to
the PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in any
future procurement.
This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council.
Description of the Procurement:
The Council intends to add providers to the current Delivery of Support, Skills Development
and Training Opportunities for People in the Community contract to join in April 2023.
To express your interest in this notice, and to be notified of any future procurement
opportunities for these services, providers should email communitywellbeing@kent.gov.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No