Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Ms Orla Miller
Telephone
+44 3000412878
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
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SC220284 - PIN Self Directed Support
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking input from the market to facilitate the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity, in order to broaden the support options available for those receiving a Direct payment.
As part of KCC’s ‘Making a difference everyday’ approach, KCC want to be able to provide more choice and control to those requiring support and wish to explore the external market in more depth, for high quality alternatives to care and support.
KCC is looking for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from specialist suppliers with knowledge and experience, who can offer services such as brokerage, support services, managed accounts and/or Individual service funds to assist Kent in diversifying their self-direct support portfolio.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
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
Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking input from the market to facilitate the scoping of a potential procurement opportunity, in order to broaden the support options available for those receiving a Direct payment.
As part of KCC’s ‘Making a difference everyday’ approach, KCC want to be able to provide more choice and control to those requiring support and wish to explore the external market in more depth, for high quality alternatives to care and support.
KCC is looking for specialist suppliers with knowledge and experience, who can offer services such as brokerage, support services, managed accounts and/or Individual service funds to assist Kent in diversifying their self-direct support portfolio.
The intended outcome of this is to enable Kent to be better informed, and to enable a prospective supplier to shape the future market. Any additional available information that can facilitate this, such as usage forecasting and/or estimated costs for you services should be provided.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Up to two further 12 month extensions
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
21 November 2022
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