Planning

SC220284 - PIN Self Directed Support

  • Kent County Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-029127

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03762f

Published 17 October 2022, 11:08am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Kent County Council

Sessions House

Maidstone

ME14 1XQ

Contact

Ms Orla Miller

Email

orla.miller@kent.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3000412878

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKJ4 - Kent

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.kent.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.kent.gov.uk

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