Scope
Reference
C25064
Description
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (the "Authority") is inviting tenders for the provision of a specialist Psychological Wellbeing Service.
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of its employees, the Authority seeks to renew and enhance its psychological support provision. This service will complement the existing counselling and psychotherapy support already available.
Interested providers are invited to register on the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/), where full tender documentation is available.
Submissions must be made via the Portal in accordance with the instructions provided.
Tender opens on the 21st January 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) with a deadline for submissions on the 20/02/2026 at 12:00pm (noon).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Health-services./97S6P22NXF
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Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended by a further 12 months if the service is still required and budgets allow.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85147000 - Company health services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Questionnaire | Written submission |
Quality | 60% |
| Pricing Schedule | Written submission |
Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTX-8834-ZQLL
The Godlands,, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 6XB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government