Scope
Reference
C351096
Description
This is a planned procurement notice, to inform the market of an anticipated procurement process. Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) will be inviting tenders for the provision of Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check services, ensuring that appropriate pre and post-employment checks have been undertaken for all employees of the Trust based on legislative and NHS Employers' requirements. The Trust will be procuring these services through the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The dates included within this notice are approximate, and may be subject to change. The value provided in in this notice represents the Trust's estimate of the total value of the contract opportunity over the entire contract period, including any possible extensions (5 years in total). The Trust does not guarantee any volume or value associated with this Notice. The Trust expressly reserves the right to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the requirements during the tender phase, and in no circumstances will be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates as a result of this notice or the future procurement process.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 July 2025 to 27 July 2028
- Possible extension to 27 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract will be awarded for a period of an initial three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a maximum of two (2) years, subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Trust. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than five (5) years in total.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
16 April 2025
Tender submission deadline
19 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender process, including the submission of completed tenders, will be managed through the Health Family Single eCommercial System, details of which can be found at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 27 November 2029
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZR-1968-PDPD
Unit D, New Hythe Business Park, Magnitude House, New Hythe Lane
Aylesford
ME20 6WT
United Kingdom
Email: kmpt.procurement@nhs.net
Website: https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - central government